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2108 E 42nd St

Des Moines, IA 50317 - Polk County

House

2 beds

1 baths

992 sqft

About 2108 E 42nd St

2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home has dining room, living room, basement for storage. Washer and Dryer on main floor. Completely fenced in yard, 2 car garage. Resident responsible for all utilities, lawn care and snow removal. When applying make sure to upload all proof income and a photo Id, if you do not provide all pertinent information your application will not be processed. Fully completed applications are processed in the order they are received. Application fee is $49 per person. Everyone 18 and over is required to fill out an application and are subject to credit, criminal and eviction background check. Monthly lease management fee of $10 not included in listed rent amount. One time Administrative Fee of $125 All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change. Please Note that this property is managed by Top Shelf Property Management. Lease length 12-Month Standard. Section 8 is unavailable at this time. Smoking is not permitted on the property. 2 Car Garage. W/D In Unit. Pet Friendly, Dogs ok, Cats ok & Fenced yard.

RentalSource last checked: August 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM ET

Last updated: August 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM ET

Listed by: Melissa, (515) 346-6001

Property Summary

Property Type:	House
Rental Fee:	$1,145
Bedrooms:	2 beds
Bathrooms:	1 baths

Size:	992 sqft
Pet Friendly:	Yes
Has Garage:	Yes
ID:	81961415

Property Amenities

• Garage

• Pet Friendly

• Washer/Dryer In Unit

Community Features

• Storage

Additional Details

House for rent in Des Moines for $1,145 with 2 beds, 1 bath, 992 sqft, pet friendly and located at 2108 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA 50317. The rental price of $1,145 is equal to the average rent of $1,145 for a 2 bedroom house in Des Moines, IA and 6.9% ($85) lower than the average rent of $1,230 for a 2 bedroom house in Polk County. 2108 E 42nd St was advertised by Melissa on August 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM ET and last checked today at 3:57 PM ET.

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Property managed by:

Melissa
(515) 346-6001

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