Live in a historical building in the heart of Des Moines! The University Apartments include a complete kitchen, bathroom, living room, and dining nook for comfortable living. All Units are 1 Br/ 1 Ba. Heat is provided for free! Property has high-speed fiber optic internet for $40/month! Property is located near the Uptown shopping center, along a DART bus line, and close to Highway 235 access for an easy commute. Property has a shared laundry area for all tenants to use. Each Unit includes an indoor common area and rear porch entrance/exit. Tenant pays for electric, water, and gas for stove.
Lease Terms:
Utilities: Renter is responsible for electric, water, and internet. Owner is responsible for heat.
Pet Policy: Cats and small dogs allowed upon approval. $300 non-refundable pet deposit. $30/month pet fee.
Security Deposit: equivalent to 1 month's rent, due at lease signing
Renter Requirements:
No smoking in the apartment.
3x Monthly income to monthly rent ratio ($2,700/month).
Clean criminal record and no prior evictions
Over 575 credit score.
Apartment for rent
$865/mo
Fees may apply
1137 44th St, Unit 4, Des Moines, IA 50311
1beds
650sqft
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Apartment
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Cats, dogs OK
What's special
Dining nookComplete kitchenIndoor common area
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 650 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 6/21/2026 | Listed for rent | $865+1.8%$1/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Listing removed | $850$1/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Price change | $850+0.6%$1/sqft |
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| 4/8/2025 | Listed for rent | $845+1.2%$1/sqft |
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| 4/16/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/27/2024 | Listed for rent | $835+1.2%$1/sqft |
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| 2/8/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/3/2023 | Listed for rent | $825$1/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Waveland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi







