Questions people actually ask

Renovated two-bedrooms, priced per unit. Every open unit and its exact price is on the availability page. It pulls live from our management system, so what you see is what's real.

Every home is a renovated two-bedroom, one-bath, about 850 square feet, with stove and refrigerator included: new kitchen cabinets and countertops, new appliances, newly tiled bathrooms, new flooring, and roomy closets.

Busy in the right way. The Jefferson is right on SE 14th Street, the south side's main run of retail, so groceries, the pharmacy, restaurants, and gas are within a few blocks. Downtown Des Moines is about ten minutes up Highway 69, and Easter Lake Park and Blank Park Zoo are both close by.

SE 14th is lined with everyday retail: groceries, pharmacies, gas, and a long run of restaurants and fast food. Walmart is down the street, and Southridge, with Target, Marshalls, Ross, and more, is a few minutes south at Army Post Road.

The location does the daily work: errands on your own street, downtown in ten minutes. And the apartments hold up their end: genuinely renovated kitchens and baths, and a staff on site that keeps the property running. Tour it and judge for yourself.

Yes, cats and small dogs are welcome. Pets need up-to-date vaccination records, and a pet deposit plus a monthly pet fee apply.

Yes. All apartments are non-smoking.

A liability policy with at least $100,000 in coverage is required. Renters insurance that includes liability works; if you don't have your own carrier, you're enrolled in the property's liability policy automatically. Ask the leasing team what that costs when you tour.

Call 515-895-4020 or use the Book a Tour button to schedule a tour, or request one from any unit on the availability page. Tours are in person. Come walk the home and the property before you apply.

We screen every application the same way. Three things, in this order:

• Income. At least 3× the monthly rent, with six months of income history and documentation: recent pay stubs, or an offer letter if you’re starting a new job.
• Rental history. Consistent history and good references from previous landlords. An eviction filed in the last two years is an automatic denial; older ones get a manual review.
• Background. A criminal background check, evaluated case by case.

Some homes also require a credit screening; the listing will say so. A score of 650+ meets it, 550–649 gets a manual review, and below 550 doesn’t qualify. The application fee is $40, applications process in 2–4 business days, and once approved you have 48 hours to place the deposit that holds your home. Come prepared and it all moves fast.

Online. Open any available unit on the availability page and apply from the listing page. It takes a few minutes.

Our sister community, The Oaks, is a few minutes away on SE 5th Street and rents renovated one-bedrooms. Same management, same standards.