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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

Amenities for 3214 E University Ave, Accent

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowave
RangeRefrigerator

Community

Cats OKDogs OK
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About 3214 E University Ave

HomeHouses in Des Moines 3214 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA

This home is a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom with beautiful updates throughout! It's convenient E University location offers two bedrooms and one full bathroom on the main level with a must-see master suite and half bath in the 2nd floor. The large living and dining areas are great for hosting! This home does not offer a garage, but does have parking area in the back including a turnaround cutout at the curb. There are washer and dryer connections with additional storage room throughout the unfinished basement as well. Residents are responsible for lawn care and snow removal. Initial lease terms are 12 months with short term leases available for an additional fee. Residents are responsible for all utilities: Electric and Gas to be provided through MidAmerican Energy and Water/Sewer/Trash is provided through Des Moines Water Works. Pet-friendly, no breed or weight restrictions. No more than 2 pets per rental home. Initial pet fee ($300 for first pet $100 for the second) and monthly pet rent ($30/mo. per pet) apply. There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in.


Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 3214 E University Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 3-bedroom is 770 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 miles away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1.7 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2.5 miles away

Address details

NeighborhoodAccent
Zip code50317
TypeHouse for rent

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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 Oct 31 2026.
Accent
Des Moines
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,430
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$1,393
July 2026$1,399
August 2026$1,388
September 2026$1,350
October 2026$1,423
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Accent
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,295

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.
6 months ago$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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