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    $875/moFees may apply

    4009 University Ave, # 1, Des Moines, IA 50311

    1beds
    625sqft

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    Apartment
    Available Sat Dec 5 2026
    Cats, small dogs OK
    Air conditioner, wall unit
    Shared laundry
    Assigned parking
    Baseboard

    What's special

    Exterior security camera systemNew appliances
    Welcome home to this recently renovated one bedroom / one bath in the heart of the Waveland Neighborhood! The unit features a great room style living and dining, new appliances, exterior security camera system, 1 assigned parking stall (plenty of on-street parking available), washer/dryer in the apartment building, and extra storage space available. Within walking distance of HyVee grocery, local shops, and restaurants. Also, a 5-minute drive from Drake University, Beaverdale and within a 10-minute drive to downtown Des Moines and the East Village. Owner pays for natural gas, snow removal, and lawn care. Tenant pays for water/sewer, trash, and electricity. Tenant must have a good rental history and references. Small pets allowed (under 25lbs) and no smoking in the unit. Security deposit of $875 to hold the unit and first month's rent due at move-in. Available December, 5th 2026.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Wall Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Storage
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 625 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Assigned, Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Storage
    Details
    • Additional structures: Storage

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Gas

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Amenities included: Parking, Storage
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/20/2026Listed for rent$875$1/sqft
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    11/13/2025Listing removed$875$1/sqft
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    10/21/2025Price change$875-2.2%$1/sqft
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    9/22/2025Price change$895-0.6%$1/sqft
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    9/1/2025Price change$900-2.7%$1/sqft
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    8/4/2025Listed for rent$925$1/sqft
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    4/26/2024Listing removed--
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    4/5/2024Listed for rent$925$1/sqft
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    3/23/2024Listing removed--
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    2/29/2024Listed for rent$925+5.7%$1/sqft
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    3/24/2023Listing removed--
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    3/16/2023Listed for rent$875+2.9%$1/sqft
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    1/8/2022Listing removed--
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    12/9/2021Listed for rent$850$1/sqft
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    11/30/2021Listing removed--
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    10/22/2021Listed for rent$850$1/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Drake

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