Cityville
550 SW 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$940 - $2,250
Studio - 3 Beds
East Park Apartments
4053-4073 E University Ave,
Des Moines,
IA
50317
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About East Park Apartments
Find a new home at East Park Apartments in Des Moines, IA. This community can be found at 4053-4073 E. University Ave in Des Moines. Come for a visit to see the current floorplan options. The professional community team is waiting to show you all that this community has to offer. Contact us or drop by to talk about leasing your next apartment and make your move to East Park Apartments.
East Park Apartments is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50317 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District attendance zone.
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Dishwasher
4053-4073 E University Ave,
Des Moines,
IA
50317
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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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Laurel Hill | Des Moines, IA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $849 |
| 1 Bedroom | $518 | $1,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | - | $1,109 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $1,542 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 11.9 mi |
East Park Apartments is within 10 minutes or 4.8 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
286 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
486 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,040 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
316 Students
Nearby
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Walkability Near East Park Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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4053-4073 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317