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$775 / Month

3903 University Ave

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Des Moines, IA 50311

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    1

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    700 sq ft

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3903 University Ave
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Updated 1-Bedroom Apartment with New Floors - Great Location! Welcome to your new home! This refreshed 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment features brand new flooring and carpet, giving the space a clean, modern feel. The bright living area flows into a cozy kitchen, and the spacious bedroom offers plenty of natural light. Perfect for individuals or couples looking for comfort and convenience in a well-maintained building. Located in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to shopping, dining, and located on the University bus line. Tenant responsible for electric. $90/month/adult water, sewer, and trash fee. These additional charges may apply: 1) Water, Sewer, Trash and CAM: 90.00/mo (Facilities fee Per person over 18)

3903 University Ave is a house located in Polk County and the 50311 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District attendance zone.

* 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.

House Features

  • Refrigerator

Contact

  • Listed by JoEllen Wesselman
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Neighborhood

Located about five miles northwest of Downtown Des Moines, Drake is a diverse, affordable community. The neighborhood is home to Drake University, giving it a slight college-town vibe. The northeastern part of the community is dominated by academic halls and student housing, but Drake offers affordable rentals as well. Catering to the college crowd, Drake has a few casual restaurants and small stores. For more shopping, dining, and entertainment options, most residents travel into Downtown Des Moines or the East Village, which are both less than 15 minutes away. Both urban districts house offices, breweries, live music venues, and more. Check out the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Science Center of Iowa, or the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates — the options are endless while living in Drake.

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Amenities
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drake University
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 10 min 6.3 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., West
Drive: 16 min 11.0 mi
3903 University Ave is within 17 minutes or 0.9 mile from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Schools
Hubbell Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
407 Students
Nearby
Callanan Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
507 Students
Nearby
Roosevelt High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
Nearby
Dowling Catholic High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,389 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

3903 University Ave is near Des Moines International, located 6.6 miles or 14 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
 Drive: 14 min 6.6 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Soundscore™
72 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 3903 University Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Uptown Shopping Center
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Shops at Roosevelt
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Beaverdale Place
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
3903 University Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Witmer Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drake Park
 Drive: 2 min 1.4 mi
Drake Municipal Observatory
 Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
Greenwood / Ashworth Park
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Beaverdale Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
3903 University Ave has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Witmer Park, Drake Municipal Observatory, and Drake Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
3903 University Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.5 miles, the nearest is MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center which is 2.4 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 15 min 7.9 mi
3903 University Ave is 7.9 miles and a 15 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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