Lower Beaver

Des Moines, IA

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Lower Beaver - Des Moines, IA

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A tranquil neighborhood just north of Downtown Des Moines

Scenic Riverside Peaceful Lush Convenient Commuter

Located about four miles north of Downtown Des Moines, Lower Beaver is a predominantly residential neighborhood nestled alongside the Des Moines River. Lower Beaver offers an array of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent in a tranquil locale.

Residents are typically drawn to the community for its quiet atmosphere, convenient location, and surrounding natural beauty. Lower Beaver is just a short drive away from the great shopping at Merle Hay Mall, the fun recreation at Union Park, and the endless cultural offerings of Downtown Des Moines.

The community also sits just north of the VA Central Iowa Health Care System, affording many residents short commute times. Getting around from Lower Beaver is simple with access to U.S. Route 6 as well as Interstates 35 and 80.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Lower Beaver is $653 for a studio, $805 for one bedroom, and $998 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lower Beaver has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 550 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $653/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 648 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $805/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 800 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $998/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

53

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Beaverdale Park
  • Trestle to Trestle Trail
  • Sycamore Trail
  • Ashby Park
  • Westchester Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Des Moines International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.