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House for rent
  • $1,425/mo

    4027 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

    3beds
    1,065sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Single family residence
    Available Mon Dec 1 2025
    Cats, dogs OK
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    Off street parking
    Forced air

    What's special

    Open floorplanCentral air conditioningHardwood floorsNewer roofNewer windowsNew furnaceShed in back
    Gorgeous 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in Roosevelt neighborhood. Hardwood floors, newer windows, newer roof, completely redone throughout. Hardwood floors throughout the wonderful open floorplan with huge living room and dining room that is open to the kitchen. Stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, garbage disposal, ice-maker in freezer. New furnace, washer/dryer provided in basement, central air conditioning AC, newer windows, attractive period lighting. Bathroom has claw foot tub with shower. Deck off the living room that is surprisingly private and enjoys live music across the street on Wednesdays from Louie's wine dive. This location is right on the busline, and literally across the street from grocery store, health market and 6 restaurants. Easy access to I-235, downtown, DMU, Drake, west des moines, roosevelt high school, shopping, literally everywhere. Across the street from Louies Wine Dive, Hy-Vee Drug Store, Fredericks Coffee, Campbells Nutrition, yoga and more. Quiet family-orientated neighborhood with quiet neighbors. Fairly busy street on university and corner lot, so not much of a lawn to mow. Off-street driveway parking and shed in back. Seeking quiet responsible non-smoker. Full background check required, no prior eviction or criminal history. No section 8. Deposit is one month's rent. Cat or dog ok with pet deposit, and NO pet rent! Come enjoy this property and live large for less than a downtown loft. Renter pays utilities. One year lease is typical but exceptions can be made. Limited pets (cats and small or mid size dogs ok with refundable pet deposit of $100 for cat, $300 for dog). Non smoking. No prior evictions. Income must be 3x rent
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    Looking to buy when your lease ends?

    Consider a first-time homebuyer savings account designed to grow your down payment with up to a 6% match & a competitive APY.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,065 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air, Lawn
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10012452000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/10/2025Listed for rent$1,425+18.8%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    8/3/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager
    8/2/2021Price change$1,200-14.3%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager
    7/23/2021Listed for rent$1,400+27.3%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager
    10/25/2019Listing removed$1,100$1/sqft
    Source: N/A

    Neighborhood: Drake