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.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$875/moFees may apply
4009 University Ave, # 1, Des Moines, IA 50311
1beds
625sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided. Learn more|
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
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Travel times
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
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $875$1/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Listing removed | $875$1/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $875-2.2%$1/sqft |
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| 9/22/2025 | Price change | $895-0.6%$1/sqft |
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| 9/1/2025 | Price change | $900-2.7%$1/sqft |
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| 8/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $925$1/sqft |
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| 4/26/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/5/2024 | Listed for rent | $925$1/sqft |
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| 3/23/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/29/2024 | Listed for rent | $925+5.7%$1/sqft |
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| 3/24/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/16/2023 | Listed for rent | $875+2.9%$1/sqft |
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| 1/8/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/9/2021 | Listed for rent | $850$1/sqft |
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| 11/30/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/22/2021 | Listed for rent | $850$1/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi







