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University West Apartments
- 2 units available
- Studio • 2 Beds • 3+ Beds • 4 Beds
- Location
- 4010 University Avenue, Des Moines IA 50311, Drake
- Amenities
- On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Cats allowed, Garbage disposal, Range, and Refrigerator
- Price range
- $895 - $895 per month
- Commute
Price and Availability
University West Apartments apartments start at $895/month. There are 2 available apartments priced from $895 to $895. Prices were last verified by University West Apartments 1 hour ago.
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Property Details (Fees & Lease)
Must have 3x the rent in total household income (before taxes)
Pets allowed
Cats
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1
Explore the Area
Campbell's Nutrition
0.1 mi
Price Chopper
0.8 mi
Price Chopper
1.0 mi
Hilal Groceries
1.1 mi
Plaza Food Market
1.2 mi
Louie's Wine Dive
0.1 mi
Godfather's Pizza
0.1 mi
All Pho You
0.1 mi
Friedrich's World Coffees
0.1 mi
Little Caesars
0.1 mi
University Ave & 41st St
0.1 mi
University Ave & 42nd St (Far-Side)
0.1 mi
University Ave & 39th St
0.1 mi
University Ave & 39th St
0.1 mi
University Ave & 37th St
0.3 mi
Des Moines International Airport
4.6 mi
Ankeny Regional Airport
8.2 mi
Hobbes Field
8.6 mi
De Louis Field
13.0 mi
Tuinstra Airfield
13.3 mi
5 /10
Hubbell Elementary School
PublicK-5
432 Students
0.6 mi
5 /10
Perkins Elementary School
PublicPK-5
451 Students
0.6 mi
1 /10
Roosevelt High School
Public9-12
1,943 Students
0.6 mi
3 /10
Callanan Middle School
Public6-8
603 Students
1.0 mi
1 /10
Ruby Van Meter School
Public6-12
135 Students
1.0 mi
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Theodore Roosevelt High School Track
0.6 mi
Cummins Woods
0.6 mi
Witmer Park
0.7 mi
Goodwin-Kirk Courtyard
0.7 mi
Quad Creek Plaza
0.8 mi
Snap Fitness
0.1 mi
Des Moines Community Playhouse
0.5 mi
Darrel H. Blunck Baseball Practice Facility
0.6 mi
McCollum Waveland Tennis Complex
0.7 mi
Cowles Library
0.9 mi
Heartland Animal Hospital
0.1 mi
Bone-A-Patreat
0.1 mi
Ingersoll Animal Hospital
1.2 mi
Starch Pet Hospital
1.3 mi
Smitten Kitten
1.3 mi
Getting Around
Walk & Transit Scores
Walk Score: 72 — Very Walkable, with shops and services easily within reach.Transit Score: 36 — Limited public transit service in the area.Public Transit Access
The Drake area benefits from access to public transit options, such as 4 nearby routes: 4 bus, 0 rail, 0 otherNearby public transit stops include:
- University Ave & 41st St (~0.05 mi)
- University Ave & 42nd St (Far-Side) (~0.09 mi)
- University Ave & 39th St (~0.11 mi)
- University Ave & 37th St (~0.25 mi)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
University West Apartments has 2 units available starting at $895 per month. Check out the Price and Availability section for the most up-to-date unit information.
In Des Moines, IA, the average rent is $901 for a studio, $1,143 for a 1-bedroom, $1,242 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,652 for a 3-bedroom. For more information on rental trends in Des Moines, IA, check out our monthly Des Moines, IA Rent Report.
Some of University West Apartments's amenities include on-site laundry, dishwasher, and cats allowed. To see the other amenities this property offers, check out the Amenities section.
University West Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials.
Yes, University West Apartments is pet-friendly.
No, University West Apartments does not offer parking.
No, University West Apartments does not offer units with in unit laundry.
No, University West Apartments does not have a pool.
No, University West Apartments does not have accessible units.
Yes, University West Apartments has units with dishwashers.