1658 E  Walnut St #2, Des Moines, IA 50316
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 910 sqft

1658 E Walnut St #2, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Home Highlights

Apartment
910 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Aparment for rent, lovely 2 bedroom and one bath, close to downtown.
Easy access to Freeway, great location, and access to public transportation, restaurants, and entertainment centers. Quiet, clean, and affordable place, one block from Capitol View Elementary School.
Water, sewer, and trash included! The apartment includes essential appliances such as a stove, refrigerator, and microwave.
Ideal for families, students, and professionals. Take a look!

Unit Highlights:
No smoking in the home and no pets.
Initial lease terms are 12 months. Rent: $950/month (Deposit is also $950) Water, sewer, and trash included!
Off street parking
Tenant is responsible for yard work and shoveling sidewalks.
We do background checks on everyone. Proof of income or ability to pay the rent timely is required.
Please don't hesitate to ask any questions.

12 months inicial lease
1658 E Walnut St #2, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 910 sqft apartment in Capitol East. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2025 with an asking price of $950 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 16, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $926/month.

Home Details for 1658 E Walnut St #2

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 1658 E Walnut St #2

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1.81
Apartment
$159,900
01/27/26
1
1
-
3.17
Apartment
$265,000
09/29/25
1
1
2,018 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in Capitol East

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$926/mo
Average rent
$1.15K
$455
MoM
Available listings
5
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Capitol East

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 75 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say there are community events

  • 43 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 40 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 33 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 29 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 20 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Paula Cuffee
    "You wouldn’t like how it seems everybody has a dog in the neighborhood, it wouldn’t be a quiet walk."

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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 16, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$950
Jun 28, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$950
Jun 12, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$950
Jun 6, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$950

Frequently asked questions about 1658 E Walnut St #2

  • Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
    Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
    The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
  • What are the closest schools to 1658 E Walnut St #2?
    The closest schools to 1658 E Walnut St #2 in Des Moines, IA are Capitol View Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (rated 3/10).
  • Does 1658 E Walnut St #2 have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1658 E Walnut St #2 in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1658 E Walnut St #2 have parking?
    Yes, 1658 E Walnut St #2 in Des Moines, IA has on-site parking.

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Affordability

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