District at 6th
201 Southeast 6th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
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- 21 Units Available
- Price
- Starting at $884
Last updated February 6 2026 at 6:12 PM
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253 Franklin
- 1 unit available
- 1 Bed
- Location
- 253 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines IA 50314, River Bend
- Amenities
- Price range
- $775 - $775 per month
- Commute
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253 Franklin apartments start at $775/month. There are 1 available apartments priced from $775 to $775. Prices were last verified by 253 Franklin
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Must have 3x the rent in total household income (before taxes)
Explore the Area
- Jung's Oriental Food Store1.1 mi
- Fareway1.2 mi
- El Palmino1.4 mi
- Cash Saver1.5 mi
- Plaza Food Market1.6 mi
- Joppa Experience0.2 mi
- Le's Chinese Bar-B-Que0.3 mi
- Tacos La Familia0.3 mi
- Captain Roy's0.6 mi
- Vickie's0.6 mi
- 6th Ave & Franklin Ave0.2 mi
- 6th Ave & Franklin Ave0.2 mi
- 6th Ave & Washington Ave0.2 mi
- 6th Ave & Jefferson Ave0.2 mi
- 6th Ave & College Ave0.3 mi
- Des Moines International Airport5.9 mi
- Ankeny Regional Airport6.1 mi
- De Louis Field10.8 mi
- Hobbes Field11.1 mi
- Tuinstra Airfield13.0 mi
- 0.4 miMoulton Elementary School — Public, PK-5, 504 students, 0.4 miles away,GreatSchools rating 1 out of 10.
- 0.4 miNorth High School — Public, 9-12, 1,319 students, 0.4 miles away,GreatSchools rating 1 out of 10.
- 0.8 miFindley Elementary School — Public, K-5, 343 students, 0.8 miles away,GreatSchools rating 5 out of 10.
- 1.0 miCarver Elementary School — Public, K-5, 549 students, 1.0 miles away,GreatSchools rating 2 out of 10.
- 1.1 miHarding Middle School — Public, 6-8, 788 students, 1.1 miles away,GreatSchools rating 2 out of 10.
- Data provided by GreatSchools. Ratings are based on test scores and additional metrics when available.
- Birdland Sports Park0.2 mi
- Neal Smith Trail Recreation Area0.4 mi
- Highland Park0.4 mi
- Birdland Park0.4 mi
- Bates Park0.4 mi
- Riverwalk Dog Park1.0 mi
- Starch Pet Hospital1.5 mi
- Jett and Monkey's1.6 mi
- Ingersoll Square Dog Park2.0 mi
- Pawz N Klawz2.1 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 $901 for a studio, $1,222 for a 1-bedroom, $1,351 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,522 for a 3-bedroom. For more information on rental trends in Des Moines, IA, check out our monthly Des Moines, IA Rent Report.
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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.