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$995 / Month

4321 University Ave

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Des Moines, IA 50311

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Beds Baths Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 1,066 SF

About This Property

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1066 sq. ft. Tenant occupied until end of May, requires 24 hour notice for all showings. Up and down duplex, this unit is located on the first floor. Old World charm with built in's and hardwood floors. Two bedrooms, one bathroom, cute galley style kitchen and includes 1 car detached garage and 1 covered spot. Laundry facilities are on-site, shared in basement. Large storage area in basement, secure. Landlord pays for water, sewer and trash. Boiler heat, separate furnaces and HWH. Tenant pays for gas, electric, lawn and snow. Approximate 1066 sq. ft. Small pet under 30 lbs at full growth, with additional fees and monthly pet rent.

4321 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.

Location
4321 University Ave, Des Moines,
IA 50311
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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 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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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 874 Sq Ft $1,300 $1,325 $1,350
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1709 Sq Ft $2,500 — —
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drake University
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 11 min 6.6 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., West
Drive: 16 min 10.5 mi
4321 University Ave is within 2 minutes or 1.2 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Schools
Perkins Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
438 Students
Attendance Zone
Merrill Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
634 Students
Attendance Zone
Roosevelt High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
Attendance Zone
St Theresa School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
262 Students
Nearby
Dowling Catholic High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,389 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

4321 University Ave is near Des Moines International, located 7.0 miles or 15 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
 Drive: 15 min 7.0 mi

Walkability Near 4321 University Ave Des Moines, IA 50311

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 4321 University Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Uptown Shopping Center
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Shops at Roosevelt
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Franklin Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.9 mi
4321 University Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 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
Drake Municipal Observatory
 Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Witmer Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Drake Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Greenwood / Ashworth Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Ashby Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
4321 University Ave has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Drake Municipal Observatory, Witmer Park, and Greenwood / Ashworth Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
4321 University Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.8 miles, the nearest is MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center which is 2.8 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 15 min 8.0 mi
4321 University Ave is 8.0 miles and a 15 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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