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  • Accepts Zillow applications
    $895/mo

    4009 University Ave #1, Des Moines, IA 50311

    1beds
    625sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Apartment
    Available now
    Cats, small dogs OK
    Central air
    Shared laundry
    Off street parking
    Baseboard

    What's special

    Security camera systemNew appliances
    Welcome home to this recently renovated one bedroom / one bath in the heart of the Drake Neighborhood! The unit features a great room style living and dining, new appliances, security camera system, 1 assigned parking stall (plenty of on-street parking available), washer/dryer in the apartment building, and extra storage space available. Within walking distance of Drake University, local shops, and restaurants. Also, within a 10-minute drive to downtown Des Moines and the East Village. Owner pays for natural gas, snow removal, and lawn care. Tenant pays for water/sewer, trash, and electricity. Tenant must have a good rental history and references. Small pets allowed and no smoking in the unit. Security deposit of $895 and first month's rent due at signing. Available October 4th, 2025.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 625 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Additional tenant storage, Assigned Parking Stall, Electricity not included in rent, Garbage not included in rent, Gas included in rent, Heating system: Baseboard, Lawn Care included in rent, Sewage not included in rent, Snow Removal included in rent, Water not included in rent

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Gas

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/22/2025Price change$895-0.6%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    9/1/2025Price change$900-2.7%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    8/4/2025Listed for rent$925$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    4/26/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    4/5/2024Listed for rent$925$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: Drake