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253 Franklin
- 1 unit available
- 1 Bed
- Location
- 253 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines IA 50314, River Bend
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- Price range
- $775 - $775 per month
- Commute
Price and Availability
253 Franklin apartments start at $775/month. There are 1 available apartments priced from $775 to $775. Prices were last verified by 253 Franklin 39 minutes ago.
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Explore the Area
Jung's Oriental Food Store
1.1 mi
Fareway
1.2 mi
El Palmino
1.4 mi
Cash Saver
1.5 mi
Plaza Food Market
1.6 mi
Joppa Experience
0.2 mi
Le's Chinese Bar-B-Que
0.3 mi
Tacos La Familia
0.3 mi
Captain Roy's
0.6 mi
Vickie's
0.6 mi
6th Ave & Franklin Ave
0.2 mi
6th Ave & Franklin Ave
0.2 mi
6th Ave & Washington Ave
0.2 mi
6th Ave & Jefferson Ave
0.2 mi
6th Ave & College Ave
0.3 mi
Des Moines International Airport
5.9 mi
Ankeny Regional Airport
6.1 mi
De Louis Field
10.8 mi
Hobbes Field
11.1 mi
Tuinstra Airfield
13.0 mi
1 /10
Moulton Elementary School
PublicPK-5
504 Students
0.4 mi
1 /10
North High School
Public9-12
1,319 Students
0.4 mi
5 /10
Findley Elementary School
PublicK-5
343 Students
0.8 mi
2 /10
Carver Elementary School
PublicK-5
549 Students
1.0 mi
2 /10
Harding Middle School
Public6-8
788 Students
1.1 mi
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Birdland Sports Park
0.2 mi
Neal Smith Trail Recreation Area
0.4 mi
Highland Park
0.4 mi
Birdland Park
0.4 mi
Bates Park
0.4 mi
YMCA
0.5 mi
Polk County Northside Community Center
0.8 mi
Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
0.8 mi
Des Moines Forest Avenue Library
0.9 mi
North Side Library
1.1 mi
Riverwalk Dog Park
1.0 mi
Starch Pet Hospital
1.5 mi
Jett and Monkey's
1.6 mi
Ingersoll Square Dog Park
2.0 mi
Pawz N Klawz
2.1 mi
Getting Around
Walk & Transit Scores
Walk Score: 59 — Somewhat Walkable, some daily errands possible without a car.Transit Score: 32 — Limited public transit service in the area.Public Transit Access
The River Bend area benefits from access to public transit options, such as 2 nearby routes: 2 bus, 0 rail, 0 otherNearby public transit stops include:
- 6th Ave & Franklin Ave (~0.18 mi)
- 6th Ave & Washington Ave (~0.23 mi)
- 6th Ave & Jefferson Ave (~0.24 mi)
- 6th Ave & College Ave (~0.31 mi)
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253 Franklin has a unit available for $775 per month. Check out the Price and Availability section for more information on this unit.
In Des Moines, IA, the average rent is $1,006 for a studio, $1,133 for a 1-bedroom, $1,228 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,723 for a 3-bedroom. For more information on rental trends in Des Moines, IA, check out our monthly Des Moines, IA Rent Report.
253 Franklin is not currently offering any rent specials.
No, 253 Franklin is not pet-friendly. If you're looking for rentals that allow pets, check out pet-friendly listings in Des Moines.
No, 253 Franklin does not offer parking.
No, 253 Franklin does not offer units with in unit laundry.
No, 253 Franklin does not have a pool.
No, 253 Franklin does not have accessible units.
No, 253 Franklin does not have units with dishwashers.
No, 253 Franklin does not have units with air conditioning.