Iowa Polk County Des Moines King-Irving Park

$595 / Month

1501 University Ave Unit 3

Des Moines, IA 50314

515-216-4700

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

572 sq ft
Available

Available Now

About This Home

$99 deposit, Available Now

Rent Special - 1/2 Off 2nd Month's Rent with a 12 month lease $99 Deposit Special Looking for a place that’s budget-friendly and feels like home? This top-floor 1-bedroom apartment in a quiet 4-plex on University Ave offers comfort, safety, and great value in a convenient location just minutes from downtown. Why you’ll love it: Affordable rent in a great location Secure building entries for added peace of mind Bright, sunny apartment with lots of natural light Beautiful gas stove for easy, reliable cooking Front and back entrances for extra convenience Covered back patio area to relax or stay dry in bad weather Friendly, respectful neighbors in a small, quiet building Living on the top floor means fewer disturbances and a cozy, private feel. The smaller 4-unit building creates a safer, more neighborly environment compared to large apartment complexes. You’ll be close to bus routes, shops, and downtown jobs while still enjoying a calm, residential setting. If you’re looking for a clean, safe, and affordable place to call home near the heart of the city, this apartment is a great fit.

1501 University Ave is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50314 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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City - Des Moines

Des Moines combines city living with authentic Midwestern hospitality. The state capital offers varied housing choices, from downtown apartments to single-family homes in established neighborhoods. The East Village neighborhood features local boutiques and restaurants in beautifully restored historic buildings. The area around Drake University draws students and faculty, while Windsor Heights provides peaceful residential streets just minutes from downtown's climate-controlled skywalk system.

The Des Moines Art Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Science Center of Iowa anchor the city's arts and culture scene. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy 76 city parks and three public golf courses, including the popular Gray's Lake Park with its scenic 1.9-mile lakeside trail. The insurance industry drives the local economy, with major employers Principal Financial Group and Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield maintaining significant operations downtown.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Drake University	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Grand View University	Drive:	7 min	3.4 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny	Drive:	18 min	9.1 mi

1501 University Ave Unit 3 is within 13 minutes or 0.7 mile from Des Moines Area C.C., Urban. It is also near Drake University and Grand View University.

Transportation

1501 University Ave Unit 3 is near Des Moines International, located 5.7 miles or 13 minutes away.

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Des Moines International	Drive:	13 min	5.7 mi

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1501 University Ave Unit 3.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
1251 University Ave	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
1517-1523 2nd Ave	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Ingersoll Square	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi

1501 University Ave Unit 3 has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Drake Park	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Western Gateway Park	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Prospect Park of Des Moines	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi
Des Moines Botanical & Environmental Center	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden	Drive:	8 min	3.0 mi

1501 University Ave Unit 3 has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Drake Park, Western Gateway Park, and Prospect Park of Des Moines.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi

1501 University Ave Unit 3 has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.