This unit feels like a tree house and has abundant natural light! On the second floor of a building in a complex right on University Ave near Drake, you can be on I235 quickly to head wherever in the Greater Des Moines area you want to go, but still walkable to the shops are restaurants around Drake. The complex is also right on the bus line. This unit is set off from the street with views of nature!
Perks of the unit:
Largest unit in the complex
Beautiful balcony
Incredible closet space
Laundry on site
Off street parking
Garages on site, if available, $60 per month
Fireplace is great for the cosey feel and decorating at Christmas but is not operational.
If approved for this unit a non-refundable holding fee equal to the amount of the security deposit is required to secure the unit. The hold fee will be converted to the security deposit after taking possession of the property.
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Pet friendly, up to two pets.
Apartment for rent
$925/moFees may apply
3809 University Ave, # 11, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
800sqft
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Apartment
Available Thu Sep 10 2026
Cats, dogs OK
What's special
Beautiful balconyIncredible closet spaceAbundant natural lightViews of nature
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Cats ok, Dogs ok
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: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Listed for rent | $925+2.9%$1/sqft |
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| 7/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/14/2023 | Price change | $899+12.5%$1/sqft |
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| 7/7/2023 | Listed for rent | $799$1/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi







