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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Washer and dryer connections
  • Additional storage room
  • Pet-friendly
  • Large living and dining areas
  • Unfinished basement

Location

3214 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA|Accent

Property Overview

Pet-friendly living is a key strength here, with no breed restrictions, nearby pet supplies, and a local pet hospital, complemented by washer/dryer connections and an unfinished basement offering extra storage flexibility. Large living and dining areas add comfort, while the property’s value per square foot ranks in the top percentile locally and it sits within easy reach of a well-rated elementary school.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

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Rent trends in Accent

3-bedroom apartments at 3214 E University Ave cost about 23% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.

Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
Accent
Des Moines
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,585
August 2024$1,568
September 2024$1,485
October 2024$1,473
November 2024$1,424
December 2024$1,452
January 2025$1,457
February 2025$1,423
March 2025$1,402
April 2025$1,398
May 2025$1,350
June 2025$1,390
July 2025$1,437
August 2025$1,472
September 2025$1,400
October 2025$1,395
November 2025$1,339
December 2025$1,345
January 2026$1,356
February 2026$1,334
March 2026$1,358
April 2026$1,383
May 2026$1,374
June 2026$1,391
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Accent
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,302

Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 3214 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA.
Last month$1,595

Schools near 3214 E University Ave

Stowe Elementary School

1411 e 33rd st

des moines, IA, 50317

K-5Public
C-

McKee Elementary School

2115 e 39th st

des moines, IA, 50317

PKPublic

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

4000 lower beaver rd

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic
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Getting around Des Moines near 3214 E University Ave

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 3214 E University Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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