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University Village

2225 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311

1 bed 1 bath 580 sqft

All about this rental
Welcome to University Village!  Please select a floor plan to view additional details.

Quick overview

Type:
Apartment
Neighborhood:
Drake
ZIP code:
50311
Status:
Active
Last checked:
1 hour ago

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Perks of living here

Shared spaces & benefits

  • Off Street Parking
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Close to Drake University
  • Controlled Access

In-house comforts

  • Patio/Balcony
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Granite Countertops
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Storage Space

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Fees & policies

General fees

Application fees:
$50
There may be additional unit-specific fees.

Pet policy - Pets allowed

One-time pet fees:
$200
Security pet deposit:
$200
Monthly pet rent:
$50
Pet limit 2 allowed. / 100 lbs. restrictions.

Pet policy - Cats allowed

One-time pet fees:
$200
Security pet deposit:
$200
Monthly pet rent:
$50
Pet limit 2 allowed.

Pet policy - Dogs allowed

One-time pet fees:
$200
Security pet deposit:
$200
Monthly pet rent:
$50
Pet limit 2 allowed. / 100 lbs. restrictions. We do not allow aggressive breeds.

Pet policy

We allow up to two pets per unit!  However, we do not allow aggressive breeds and have a 100 lb total weight restriction.   We charge a monthly pet fee of $50/month per pet along with a $200 refundable pet deposit and $200 nonrefundable pet fee.
The fees are estimates and actual amounts may vary. Pricing and availability are subject to change. For details, .

Contact info
Knapp Properties
Website
Property listed in the Yardi Rental ILS Network (RentCafe.com & Point2Homes.com).

Get to know the area

Know your way around

83
Very walkable
Walk Score®
41
Some transit
Transit Score®
51
Bikeable
Bike Score®
The area around 2225 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311 is highly walkable. Many services and amenities are within walking distance, allowing you to handle most errands without a car. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. 2225 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311 is in a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.
Walkability data provided by Walk Score®

Plan your commute

  • Des Moines's city center
    14 min
    20 min
    34 min
Commute times provided by Walk Score® Travel Time.

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Child Development Center
Childcare • 1.10 mi
NR
Principal Child Development Center
Childcare • 1.21 mi
NR
Conmigo Early Education Center
Childcare • 2.63 mi
NR
All Star Daycare And Preschool
Childcare • 2.80 mi
NR
Little Voyagers
Childcare • 4.84 mi
NR
ChildServe Childcare Center
Childcare • 5.04 mi
NR
New Creations Child Care & Learning Center | West Des Moines
Childcare • 5.75 mi
NR
New Creations Child Care & Learning Center | Waukee
Childcare • 7.02 mi
NR
Smouse Opportunity School
Public • PK, K-8 • 94 students • 0.82 mi
NR
Moulton Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 420 students • 1.15 mi
5/10
Walnut Street School
Public • PK, K-5 • 269 students • 1.44 mi
3/10
St Augustin Catholic School
Private • PK-8 • 284 students • 1.94 mi
NR
Holy Trinity
Private • PK, K-8 • 399 students • 2.03 mi
NR
Holy Family School
Private • PK-8 • 255 students • 2.21 mi
NR
Bergman Academy
Private • PK, K-8 • 164 students • 2.38 mi
NR
St Anthony Elementary School
Private • PK-8 • 348 students • 2.52 mi
NR
King Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 267 students • 0.43 mi
4/10
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
Public • K-5 • 268 students • 0.65 mi
4/10
Smouse Opportunity School
Public • PK, K-8 • 94 students • 0.82 mi
NR
Ruby Van Meter
Public • K-12 • 113 students • 0.83 mi
NR
Monroe Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 423 students • 1.11 mi
2/10
Moulton Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 420 students • 1.15 mi
5/10
Downtown School
Public • K-5 • 243 students • 1.20 mi
5/10
Walnut Street School
Public • PK, K-5 • 269 students • 1.44 mi
3/10
Smouse Opportunity School
Public • PK, K-8 • 94 students • 0.82 mi
NR
Ruby Van Meter School
Public • 6-12 • 135 students • 0.83 mi
NR
Ruby Van Meter
Public • K-12 • 113 students • 0.83 mi
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Callanan Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 507 students • 0.85 mi
3/10
Virtual Campus
Public • 6-12 • 668 students • 1.20 mi
2/10
St Augustin Catholic School
Private • PK-8 • 284 students • 1.94 mi
NR
Holy Trinity
Private • PK, K-8 • 399 students • 2.03 mi
NR
Holy Family School
Private • PK-8 • 255 students • 2.21 mi
NR
Ruby Van Meter School
Public • 6-12 • 135 students • 0.83 mi
NR
Ruby Van Meter
Public • K-12 • 113 students • 0.83 mi
NR
Scavo Alternative High School
Public • 9-12 • 282 students • 1.18 mi
NR
Virtual Campus
Public • 6-12 • 668 students • 1.20 mi
2/10
Roosevelt High School
Public • 9-12 • 1986 students • 1.60 mi
4/10
North High School
Public • 9-12 • 1458 students • 1.75 mi
2/10
East High School
Public • 9-12 • 2040 students • 2.47 mi
2/10
Lincoln High School
Public • 9-12 • 2403 students • 2.88 mi
1/10
Drake University
College • 0.50 mi
NR
Des Moines Area Community College Urban Campus
College • 1.03 mi
NR
Mercy College of Health Sciences
College • 1.23 mi
NR
Des Moines University
College • 1.38 mi
NR
Grand View University
College • 2.75 mi
NR
EFCO Concrete Construction and Forming Institute
College • 4.31 mi
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DMACC Success Center
College • 4.80 mi
NR
Simpson College West Des Moines Campus
College • 4.82 mi
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University Ave & 23rd St
Bus
0.01 mi
University Ave & 24th St
Bus
0.11 mi
University Ave & 25th St
Bus
0.13 mi
University Ave & 21st St
Bus
0.15 mi
MLK Jr Pkwy & University Ave (Far-Side)
Bus
0.22 mi
University & MLK Jr Pkwy (Far-Side)
Bus
0.25 mi
University Ave & MLK Jr Pkwy
Bus
0.26 mi
University Ave & 27th St (Far-Side)
Bus
0.27 mi
Des Moines International Airport
Airport
4.57 mi
Ankeny Regional Airport
Airport
7.48 mi
Hobbes Field
Airport
9.62 mi
University Ave & 23rd St
Bus
0.01 mi
University Ave & 24th St
Bus
0.11 mi
University Ave & 25th St
Bus
0.13 mi
University Ave & 21st St
Bus
0.15 mi
MLK Jr Pkwy & University Ave (Far-Side)
Bus
0.22 mi
University & MLK Jr Pkwy (Far-Side)
Bus
0.25 mi
University Ave & MLK Jr Pkwy
Bus
0.26 mi
University Ave & 27th St (Far-Side)
Bus
0.27 mi
Business Publications
Train
1.78 mi
Rico's at Drake
Restaurant
0.05 mi
Mars Cafe
Restaurant
0.06 mi
Jimmy John's
Food
0.13 mi
Drake Diner
Restaurant
0.17 mi
Black Cat Ice Cream
Food
0.28 mi
Smokey Row Coffee
Restaurant
0.56 mi
Haiku
Restaurant
0.57 mi
Subway
Food
0.58 mi
Peggy's
Drinks
0.63 mi
University Library Cafe
Drinks
0.86 mi
Carl's Place
Drinks
0.97 mi
Des Moines Yacht Club
Drinks
1.04 mi
Zora Bar & Rooftop
Drinks
1.06 mi
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Drinks
1.08 mi
Ingersoll Tap
Drinks
1.08 mi
Alpine Tap Room
Drinks
1.09 mi
Jimmy John's
Food
0.13 mi
Black Cat Ice Cream
Food
0.28 mi
Subway
Food
0.58 mi
McDonald's
Food
0.60 mi
Paul
Food
0.63 mi
KFC/Taco Bell
Food
0.72 mi
Subway
Food
0.90 mi
Burger King
Food
0.98 mi
Rico's at Drake
Restaurant
0.05 mi
Mars Cafe
Restaurant
0.06 mi
Drake Diner
Restaurant
0.17 mi
Smokey Row Coffee
Restaurant
0.56 mi
Haiku
Restaurant
0.57 mi
Starbucks
Restaurant
0.59 mi
Jethro's BBQ
Restaurant
0.66 mi
Tacos Mariana's
Restaurant
0.69 mi
Plaza Food Market
Grocery store
0.03 mi
Fly Graphic Style
Shopping
0.04 mi
Kum & Go
Grocery store
0.05 mi
Day Dreams
Shopping
0.07 mi
Hilal Groceries
Grocery store
0.15 mi
Irene's Flowers & Exotic Plants
Shopping
0.15 mi
Kum & Go
Grocery store
0.60 mi
University Market Grocery Store
Grocery store
0.69 mi
Plaza Food Market
Grocery store
0.03 mi
Kum & Go
Grocery store
0.05 mi
Hilal Groceries
Grocery store
0.15 mi
Kum & Go
Grocery store
0.60 mi
University Market Grocery Store
Grocery store
0.69 mi
Casey's
Grocery store
0.70 mi
Git N Go
Grocery store
0.93 mi
Gateway Market
Grocery store
0.93 mi
Fly Graphic Style
Shopping
0.04 mi
Day Dreams
Shopping
0.07 mi
Irene's Flowers & Exotic Plants
Shopping
0.15 mi
Family Dollar
Shopping
0.73 mi
Hott Off the Press Printing & Marketing
Shopping
0.80 mi
Dixie's Campus Cleaners
Shopping
0.81 mi
Cycle Clinic
Shopping
0.98 mi
Vogue Vision Center
Shopping
1.02 mi
Platinum Kuts
Personal care
0.02 mi
Starch Pet Hospital
Pet care
0.04 mi
Planned Parenthood
Healthcare
0.04 mi
Kum & Go
Automotive
0.04 mi
Bombshell Betty's Salon
Personal care
0.05 mi
H&R Block
Other
0.07 mi
Neal and Bea Smith Law Center
Public service
0.11 mi
University Ave. & 24th St. BCycle Station
Automotive
0.11 mi
Kum & Go
Automotive
0.04 mi
University Ave. & 24th St. BCycle Station
Automotive
0.11 mi
Casa Car Wash
Automotive
0.11 mi
Lot 1A
Automotive
0.17 mi
Lot 1
Automotive
0.21 mi
Lot 14
Automotive
0.24 mi
Olin Lot
Automotive
0.32 mi
Forest Ave. & 27th St. BCycle Station
Automotive
0.38 mi
Planned Parenthood
Healthcare
0.04 mi
Eyerly Ball Community Mental Health Services
Healthcare
0.50 mi
Walgreens
Healthcare
0.54 mi
American Republic Student Health Center
Healthcare
0.65 mi
MercyOne House of Mercy
Healthcare
0.72 mi
PHC University Medical Clinic
Healthcare
0.78 mi
Eyerly Ball Polk County Clinic
Healthcare
0.93 mi
Ingersoll Family Physicians
Healthcare
1.02 mi
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel
0.15 mi
Home2 Suites
Hotel
0.24 mi
Holiday Inn Des Moines Downtown
Hotel
1.15 mi
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Hotel
1.42 mi
Des Lux Hotel
Hotel
1.45 mi
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Hotel
1.45 mi
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Hotel
1.46 mi
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Hotel
1.48 mi
H&R Block
Other
0.07 mi
GEICO
Other
0.90 mi
Venture Management
Other
1.12 mi
Buyers Realty
Other
1.15 mi
American Family Insurance-Don Khongmaly Agency
Other
1.17 mi
Terry Taylor - State Farm Insurance
Other
1.32 mi
Kimberly Reed - State Farm Insurance Agent
Other
1.48 mi
ZLR IGNITION
Other
1.53 mi
Platinum Kuts
Personal care
0.02 mi
Bombshell Betty's Salon
Personal care
0.05 mi
Sunsation Spa
Personal care
0.59 mi
Dave's Barbershop
Personal care
0.59 mi
J. Michaels Salon
Personal care
1.02 mi
Blondie's Beauty Parlor
Personal care
1.09 mi
Hawaii Nails
Personal care
1.34 mi
Loyal Sons Barber Shop
Personal care
1.35 mi
Starch Pet Hospital
Pet care
0.04 mi
Ingersoll Square Dog Park
Pet care
1.00 mi
Smitten Kitten
Pet care
1.05 mi
Ingersoll Animal Hospital
Pet care
1.12 mi
Heartland Animal Hospital
Pet care
1.32 mi
Bone-A-Patreat
Pet care
1.33 mi
Riverwalk Dog Park
Pet care
1.62 mi
Jett and Monkey's
Pet care
1.90 mi
Iglesia de Dios (Séptimo Día)
Place of worship
0.13 mi
First Christian Church
Place of worship
0.17 mi
Basilica of Saint John
Place of worship
0.23 mi
Cottage Grove Church
Place of worship
0.27 mi
Sweet Home Deliverance Church
Place of worship
0.27 mi
New Life Center
Place of worship
0.28 mi
Cambodian Buddhist Society
Place of worship
0.32 mi
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Student Center
Place of worship
0.36 mi
Neal and Bea Smith Law Center
Public service
0.11 mi
Polk County Department of Human Services
Public service
0.26 mi
United States Post Office
Public service
0.29 mi
Polk County Health Department
Public service
0.30 mi
Freedom Financial Bank
Public service
0.92 mi
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 4
Public service
0.92 mi
Earlham Savings Bank
Public service
1.00 mi
Veridian Credit Union
Public service
1.03 mi
Harmony Yoga
Sports
0.03 mi
The Varsity Cinema
Entertainment
0.14 mi
Sheslow Auditorium
Entertainment
0.22 mi
Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
Entertainment
0.24 mi
Opperman Hall and Law Library
Entertainment
0.28 mi
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Entertainment
0.28 mi
Polk County Central Senior Center
Entertainment
0.30 mi
Mediacom Stadium
Sports
0.32 mi
The Varsity Cinema
Entertainment
0.14 mi
Sheslow Auditorium
Entertainment
0.22 mi
Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
Entertainment
0.24 mi
Opperman Hall and Law Library
Entertainment
0.28 mi
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Entertainment
0.28 mi
Polk County Central Senior Center
Entertainment
0.30 mi
Black Cultural Center
Entertainment
0.33 mi
La Casa Cultural Center
Entertainment
0.33 mi
Harmony Yoga
Sports
0.03 mi
Mediacom Stadium
Sports
0.32 mi
Shivers Basketball Practice Facility
Sports
0.34 mi
Bell Center
Sports
0.40 mi
Roger Knapp Tennis Center
Sports
0.43 mi
Johnny Bright Field
Sports
0.48 mi
Drake Stadium
Sports
0.49 mi
Ron Buel Field
Sports
0.52 mi

Average utility cost in Iowa

In Iowa, renters typically spend around $364 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $29 for water to $103 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.

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Electricity
$103
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Gas
$72
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Water
$29
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Sewer
$47
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Cable
$64
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Internet
$49

Community reviews
How are these reviews collected?
3.7 (1 review)

What other renters say:

Verified Resident
Jul 26, 2024 • Sameh H.
The location is great, the workers, and maintenance guy are really easy to work with. They are understanding and flexible!

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FAQs about University Village

When was this property’s information last updated?

The details for University Village were last updated 1 hour ago.

What floor plans are available?

University Village offers the following floor plan option: one-bedroom.

Is University Village pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are welcome at University Village.
Here are the details:
  • Pet policy - Pets allowed
    Pet limit 2 allowed. / 100 lbs. restrictions.
  • Pet policy - Cats allowed
    Pet limit 2 allowed.
  • Pet policy - Dogs allowed
    Pet limit 2 allowed. / 100 lbs. restrictions. We do not allow aggressive breeds.
We allow up to two pets per unit!  However, we do not allow aggressive breeds and have a 100 lb total weight restriction.   We charge a monthly pet fee of $50/month per pet along with a $200 refundable pet deposit and $200 nonrefundable pet fee.

What neighborhood is this property in?

2225 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311 is in Drake.

What are popular apartment communities in Drake?

Popular apartment communities in Drake include: The Equitable Building, Mezzo on Walnut, E300, City Square Lofts, Douglas Woods.

How far is University Village from the city center?

University Village is approximately 14 minutes away by car from the city center.

What's the best way to get around the area?

The area around 2225 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311 is highly walkable. Many services and amenities are within walking distance, allowing you to handle most errands without a car. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. 2225 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311 is in a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.

What childcare centers are close by?

Nearby childcare centers include Child Development Center, Principal Child Development Center, Conmigo Early Education Center.

What schools are close by?

Nearby schools include King Elementary School, Edmunds Fine Arts Academy, Smouse Opportunity School.

What colleges are close by?

Nearby colleges include Drake University, Des Moines Area Community College Urban Campus, Mercy College of Health Sciences.

What are the price ranges for the units in this building?

Prices in University Village are at:
  • $975 for one-bedroom units

How does this rent compare with rents in Des Moines?

Rent in Des Moines averages at $1,119, compared to starting prices of $975 /mo at University Village.

Are there any other apartments around for the same amount?

Here are some apartment communities near 2225 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311 with similar rents: Mezzo on Walnut, E300, City Square Lofts, Douglas Woods, Ballyard Lofts, Eagle View Lofts, High Street Lofts, The Deco, Confluence on 3rd Apartments, AP Lofts.

Does the rent at University Village include utilities?

No, utilities are not included in the rent at University Village. Tenants are typically responsible for all utilities.

Are there any reviews or ratings related to University Village or its management company?

Yes, you’ll find reviews for University Village above—see what past and current residents have to say about living here.

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