Houses Iowa Polk County Des Moines Accent 3214 E University Ave

$1,595 / Month

3214 E University Ave

Des Moines, IA 50317

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515-393-2041

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1.5
Square Feet

1,795 sq ft
Available

Available Jan 16, 2026

3214 E University Ave

About This Home

$1,595 deposit, Available Jan 16, 2026

This home is a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom with beautiful updates throughout! It's convenient E University location offers two bedrooms and one full bathroom on the main level with a must-see master suite and half bath in the 2nd floor. The large living and dining areas are great for hosting! This home does not offer a garage, but does have parking area in the back including a turnaround cutout at the curb. There are washer and dryer connections with additional storage room throughout the unfinished basement as well. Residents are responsible for lawn care and snow removal. Initial lease terms are 12 months with short term leases available for an additional fee. Residents are responsible for all utilities: Electric and Gas to be provided through MidAmerican Energy and Water/Sewer/Trash is provided through Des Moines Water Works. Pet-friendly, no breed or weight restrictions. No more than 2 pets per rental home. Initial pet fee ($300 for first pet $100 for the second) and monthly pet rent ($30/mo. per pet) apply. There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in.

3214 E University Ave is a house located in Polk County and the 50317 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

Life in Des Moines combines city living with Midwestern hospitality. The city's climate-controlled skywalk system connects downtown buildings, making it easy to navigate the urban core year-round, while the Principal Riverwalk offers scenic pathways along the Des Moines River. Gray's Lake Park spans 167 acres with boat rentals and floating boardwalks, and art enthusiasts can explore the Des Moines Art Center or the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Western Gateway. The East Village neighborhood features local boutiques and galleries housed in historic buildings.

Housing options in Des Moines include character-filled homes in Sherman Hill and apartment communities in downtown, with established neighborhoods like Beaverdale showcasing its signature brick homes. The city serves as a hub for insurance and financial services, with major employers including Principal Financial Group and Wells Fargo.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Grand View University	Drive:	7 min	3.8 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban	Drive:	9 min	4.4 mi
Drake University	Drive:	11 min	5.7 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny	Drive:	18 min	10.9 mi

3214 E University Ave is within 7 minutes or 3.8 miles from Grand View University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Drake University.

Transportation

3214 E University Ave is near Des Moines International, located 9.8 miles or 20 minutes away.

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Des Moines International	Drive:	20 min	9.8 mi

Somewhat Walkable

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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.

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

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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Time and distance from 3214 E University Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Williams Turf Farms I	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Waters Edge	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
East Pointe Plaza	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi

3214 E University Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Grandview Park	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Chesterfield Park	Drive:	3 min	1.7 mi
Copper Creek Lake Park	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Union Park	Drive:	8 min	3.4 mi
James W. Cownie Soccer Park	Drive:	14 min	5.9 mi

3214 E University Ave has 5 parks within 5.9 miles, including Grandview Park, Copper Creek Lake Park, and Chesterfield Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center	Drive:	7 min	4.0 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center	Drive:	10 min	5.2 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center	Drive:	11 min	5.3 mi

3214 E University Ave has 3 hospitals within 5.3 miles, the nearest is MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center which is 4.0 miles away and a 7 minute drive.