- 2 bd
- 2.5 ba
- 2.1K sqft

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Drake is a central Des Moines neighborhood shaped by the campus and surrounding residential streets, with a Midwestern climate of warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Drake University is its defining landmark, and nearby parks and leafy streets offer room for walks and outdoor breaks. Local dining includes casual restaurants and cafés, with more options in the surrounding city; neighborhood shopping is convenient for everyday needs. Campus arts and events add cultural activity, while downtown Des Moines is a short trip away for additional nightlife and attractions. Walking, biking, local bus service and driving are practical ways to get around, with connections to major city routes nearby. For the Drake neighborhood, the median rent is $900 per month and the typical range is $120 to $3,400, based on 69 active listings.
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University Park Apartments is located at 3811 University Ave in Drake, Des Moines, IA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Louie's Wine Dive, University Library Cafe, and Friedrichs Coffee.
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to University Park Apartments include Juvenile Diabetes Research Center (0.2 miles away), Midwife Services of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines (1 mile away), and Mercy Behavioral Health Clinic (1 mile away).
The schools assigned to University Park Apartments include Perkins Elementary School, Callanan Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.
University Park Apartments is located near 3 grocery stores, including New City Market (0.7 miles) and Price Chopper (0.7 miles). Additional shopping options, including Campbell's Nutrition, are approximately 0.2 miles away.
University Park Apartments is located within 0.6 miles of Olmsted Center, 0.7 miles of Drake University, and 1 mile of Monroe Elementary School.
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