$1,595
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3214 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
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Available Jan 16, 2026
3214 E University Ave
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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. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community attendance zone.
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Des Moines combines city living with authentic Midwestern hospitality. The state capital offers varied housing choices, from downtown apartments averaging $996 for a one-bedroom to 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 professionals alike, 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. Current rent trends show modest annual increases of 0.6%, keeping Des Moines housing costs lower than comparable cities.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi | |
| 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.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
313 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
523 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,040 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
316 Students
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3214 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317