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1706 E Walnut St #2

Des Moines, IA 50316 - Polk County

Apartment

2 beds

1 bath

545 sqft

Cats & dogs OK

About 1706 E Walnut St #2

Second floor unit has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Has a large eat in kitchen and nice sized living room.

Gravel parking off the alley at the back of the building. Tenant is responsible for all utilities, Renter's Insurance is required. Pets welcome, 2 pet maximum.

Professionally managed by PMI Central Iowa. All PMI Central Iowa residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) which is $30/month in addition to the marketed Rental Rate. This program includes credit building to help boost your credit score with timely rent payments, our best-in-class resident rewards program to earn gift cards, $1M Identity Protection, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), utility concierge service making utility connection a breeze during your move-in, and much more. $65 application fee for anyone 18 years or older who will be occupying the property. Pet Details: 2 Pets Max. Amenities: Range/Oven.

49 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 17 hours ago · Listing updated: October 28, 2026

Managed by PMI Central Iowa · (515) 368-7438

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$645
Bedrooms:	2 beds
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	545 sqft

Pets:	Cats & dogs
Laundry:	Inquire
Parking:	Yes
Available:	Now
ID:	84435083

Amenities

Parking
Ceiling Fan
Concierge
Refrigerator

Leasing Information

Fees

Security deposit $545 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).
Resident Benefit Package $30 (mandatory, nonrefundable, monthly).
Application fee $65 (mandatory, nonrefundable, pre-move-in).
Lease processing fee $100 (mandatory, nonrefundable, pre-move-in).

Additional Details

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 1706 E Walnut St #2 in Des Moines, IA 50316 rents for $645 a month. It has 545 square feet and is pet friendly. 1706 E Walnut St #2 was advertised by PMI Central Iowa on September 23, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $645 a month, this apartment is well below the typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Des Moines (about $900).

From 111 two-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Des Moines on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$900Typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Des Moines

$850–$1,100Middle half of their rents

43 daysAverage time they have been listed

See 2+ bedroom rentals in Des Moines

Rent History

The rent has dropped from $695 to $645 since it was listed on September 23. This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from February to June 2024, ending at $695. Today's rent is $50 lower.

Rent history for this home, newest first
Date	Event	Rent	Change
October 28, 2026	Price change	$645−7.2%	−7.2%
September 23, 2026	Listed for rent	$695
June 24, 2024	Listing removed	$695
August 22, 2023	Listing removed	$690

These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$27,000 /year

With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $27,000 is recommended to comfortably afford this 2-bedroom rental priced at $645 per month ($675 with required fees).

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