About Darwin T Lynner Co
Darwin T Lynner Co, founded in 1946 in Des Moines, manages apartments, townhomes, senior and affordable housing in Anamosa, Ames, Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Keokuk and Maquoketa, including HUD compliance.
In their words: “Our company has been involved in the sale, construction, and management of residential real estate since its inception.”
Years in business from the company's website: “He founded the Darwin T. Lynner Company in 1946 with about $2,000 in capital and $2,000 in operating expenses per month, but managed to survive in a post war climate that was one of poor supply and great demand.”
Written by our team from the company's Google listing and website.
What we checked
- Google listing open, checked October 2026
- Manages rentals for other owners (our property-manager check)
- Website read on November 3, 2026
- Newest Google review: March 28, 2026
Not checked by us
- Iowa license records (coming soon)
- Fees and contract terms: ask for a written quote
- Insurance
- Service quality beyond Google reviews
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At a glance
Property types
- Apartments
- Townhomes
- Senior housing
- Affordable housing
Services
- Apartment management
- Affordable housing management
- HUD compliance
- Leasing
Areas served
- Anamosa
- Ames
- Burlington
- Cedar Rapids
- Davenport
- Des Moines
- Keokuk
- Maquoketa
- Marshalltown
- Muscatine
- Onawa
- Pella
- Sioux City
- Story City
- Vinton
- West Des Moines
From the company's website, checked November 3, 2026.
How they work with owners
- Homes managed
- “Lynner Co Inc serves 23 apartment communities and manages over 1200 units of multifamily, elderly and conventional housing.” Source
Copied word for word from the company's website, read November 3, 2026.
Office
2930 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
Google rating
Topics reviewers mention
- Apartment 3
- Lease 2
- Maintenance 2
Source: Google. Newest review March 28, 2026. We show counts only, never review text. Read the reviews on Google
Questions about Darwin T Lynner Co
Where is Darwin T Lynner Co located?
Darwin T Lynner Co's office is at 2930 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321.
How long has Darwin T Lynner Co been in business?
Since 1946, about 80 years. Its website says: “He founded the Darwin T. Lynner Company in 1946 with about $2,000 in capital and $2,000 in operating expenses per month, but managed to survive in a post war climate that was one of poor supply and great demand.”
How much does Darwin T Lynner Co charge?
Darwin T Lynner Co does not publish its fees on its website. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges.
Which areas does Darwin T Lynner Co serve?
Its website lists Anamosa, Ames, Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Keokuk, Maquoketa, Marshalltown, Muscatine, Onawa and Pella and more.
What does Darwin T Lynner Co manage?
Its website says: “Lynner Co Inc serves 23 apartment communities and manages over 1200 units of multifamily, elderly and conventional housing.” Property types: apartments, townhomes, senior housing and affordable housing. Services: apartment management, affordable housing management, HUD compliance and leasing. From the company's website.
What do Google reviewers say about Darwin T Lynner Co?
Darwin T Lynner Co has a 3.1 rating from 15 Google reviews.
How do I get a quote from Darwin T Lynner Co?
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