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1206 39th St #3

Des Moines, IA 50311 - Polk County

Apartment

1 bed

1 bath

Cats & dogs OK

About 1206 39th St #3

Spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Upstairs apartment in a triplex at 1206 39th St in Des Moines. This upper unit in a converted house has refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint throughout, and large rooms with lots of natural light, including a wall of windows in the bedroom. The living room is big enough for a full seating area and a desk, and the bathroom has a full tub. The kitchen is simple and functional with a gas stove. Heat is baseboard, and window air conditioners are provided for cooling. Entry is through the back stairs, and off-street parking is available on the gravel drive.

Rent is $750 per month plus $50 per month for water and garbage, $800 per month total. Security deposit is $750. One year minimum lease. Renters insurance is required. Smoking is outside only. Tenants are responsible for their own electric. Small building with only three units, on a quiet treed street near 39th St, with easy access to downtown Des Moines, the interstate, and the Drake area.

11 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 9 hours ago · Listing updated: November 3, 2026

Managed by Freya Properties · (515) 518-1695

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$750
Bedrooms:	1 bed
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	Inquire

Pets:	Cats & dogs
Laundry:	Inquire
Parking:	Yes
Available:	Now
ID:	84686649

Amenities

Air Conditioning
Parking
Gas Range
Hardwood Floors

Leasing Information

Lease term: 12 months.

Fees

Security deposit $750 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).
Pet deposit $50 each (mandatory, refundable, contingent). $50 per pet.
Pet rent $50 each (mandatory, nonrefundable, contingent). $50 per month per pet.
Application fee $45 each (mandatory, nonrefundable, pre-move-in). $45 application fee per adult.

Additional Details

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 1206 39th St #3 in Des Moines, IA 50311 rents for $750 a month. It is pet friendly. 1206 39th St #3 was advertised by Freya Properties on November 3, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $750 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Des Moines (about $800).

From 99 one-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.

$800Typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Des Moines

$720–$880Middle half of their rents

42 daysAverage time they have been listed

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1 bedroom

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