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Iowa Polk County Des Moines Drake Park University Place Lofts

University Place Lofts

2328 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

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  • Monthly Rent

    $900 - $1,050

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    800 - 1,004 sq ft

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University Place Lofts features awesome spaces right in the heart of the action near Drake! Historic neighborhood. Close to local shops on the street level. Minutes to downtown for work and hot spots. Full-size washers and dryers in your apartment. Modern appliances. Controlled access for safety and privacy. FREE parking, FREE trash. These lofts and row townhomes have to be seen.

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    price $900
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    price $900
    square feet 800
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    price $1,050
    square feet 1,004
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* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Application Fee
    $35
  • Cats Allowed
  • Monthly pet rent
    $25
  • One time Fee
    $150
  • Pet deposit
    $100
  • Weight limit
    20 lb
  • Pet Limit
    1
  • Restrictions:
    $150 fee, $100 deposit, $25 monthly rent.
  • Parking
  • Garage
    Garage parking $90/ month
    $90/mo
    1 Max

Details

Utilities Included

  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Lease Options

  • 12 - 24 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1981
  • 18 units/3 stories

About University Place Lofts

University Place Lofts features awesome spaces right in the heart of the action near Drake! Historic neighborhood. Close to local shops on the street level. Minutes to downtown for work and hot spots. Full-size washers and dryers in your apartment. Modern appliances. Controlled access for safety and privacy. FREE parking, FREE trash. These lofts and row townhomes have to be seen.

University Place Lofts is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50311 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Full appliance package with dishwasher, microwave
  • Adjacent to shopping, and dining
  • Fernando's Mexican Grill located on first floor of building
  • Mars Cafe located on first floor of building
  • Attached Garage perfect for winter!!!
  • High Speed Internet access
  • Hoshi Sushi located on first floor of building
  • Convenient Freeway Access
  • Historic Drake Neighborhood
  • Planet Sub located on first floor of building

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Closed Today
  • Monday - Friday, By Appointment
  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Controlled Access

Grill

Public Transportation

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Public Transportation
  • Grill

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Washer/Dryer Hookup

Loft Layout

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Highlights

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Sprinkler System

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Family Room
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Loft Layout
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Deck
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Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Public Transportation
  • Grill
  • Full appliance package with dishwasher, microwave
  • Adjacent to shopping, and dining
  • Fernando's Mexican Grill located on first floor of building
  • Mars Cafe located on first floor of building
  • Attached Garage perfect for winter!!!
  • High Speed Internet access
  • Hoshi Sushi located on first floor of building
  • Convenient Freeway Access
  • Historic Drake Neighborhood
  • Planet Sub located on first floor of building
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Sprinkler System
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Family Room
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Loft Layout
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Deck
Expenses
Recurring
Unassigned Garage Parking $90
Cat Rent $25
One-Time
Cat Fee $150
Cat Deposit $100
Utilities Included
Trash Removal, Sewer Included
Office Hours
Monday By Appointment
Tuesday By Appointment
Wednesday By Appointment
Thursday By Appointment
Friday By Appointment
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Neighborhood

Drake Park is a small, park-like neighborhood about three miles northwest of Downtown Des Moines. Perfect for students, faculty, and staff, Drake Park is within walking distance of Drake University, giving it the feel of a college town. Along with student housing, Drake Park has highly affordable to more upscale rentals available. The community is also known for its lush namesake park, which has a wading pool, basketball courts, a playground, and more, making it a local favorite. The neighborhood has a few small restaurants, cafes, retail stores, and a tattoo shop, so it’s common for residents to travel to nearby communities for more variety. Conveniently, Downtown Des Moines is less than 10 minutes away giving easy access to the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, and other hotspots.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drake University
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 20 min 9.7 mi
University Place Lofts is within 8 minutes or 0.4 mile from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
268 Students
Attendance Zone
Callanan Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
507 Students
Attendance Zone
Roosevelt High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
Attendance Zone
St Augustin Catholic School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
284 Students
Nearby
The Keystone School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation

University Place Lofts is near Des Moines International, located 5.7 miles or 13 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
Drive: 13 min 5.7 mi
Very Walkable
83
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
40
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
52
Bike Score®
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from University Place Lofts.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Uptown Shopping Center
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Ingersoll Square
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Shops at Roosevelt
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
University Place Lofts has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Drake Park
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Witmer Park
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Western Gateway Park
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Prospect Park of Des Moines
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden
Drive: 8 min 3.0 mi
University Place Lofts has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Drake Park, Witmer Park, and Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
University Place Lofts has 3 hospitals within 1.7 miles, the nearest is MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 17 min 8.9 mi
University Place Lofts is 8.9 miles and a 17 minute drive from Camp Dodge.
 
 

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University Place Lofts is in Drake Park in the city of Des Moines. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.9 miles of the property. Five parks are within 3.0 miles, including Drake Park, Witmer Park, and Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden.

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