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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Pet friendly
- Secure building access
Location
3517 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA|Drake
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Drake and Chetwynd LLC
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Property Overview
Pet-friendly living with secure building access supports comfort and peace of mind for residents and their animals. The location along University Ave offers convenient access to nearby services, amenities, and transportation options. Overall, the home can appeal to renters seeking practicality, security, and the ability to have pets.
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
Less expensive- High school nearby
- Images available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 3517 University Ave, Drake
Apartment Amenities
| Spacious Floor Plans | Updated Appliances |
| Updated Paint |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Historic Charm | Onsite Laundry |
Services
| 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance | On-Site Management |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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
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About 3517 University Ave
Sweet deal!
This listing is 18% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Drake.
Secure building access 8 Unit Building Google Fiber (required fee) Utilities billed separately Pet Friendly READY NOW!
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 3517 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Drake |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50311 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Drake
2-bedroom apartments at 3517 University Ave cost about 18% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Drake
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,195 |
| September 2024 | $1,196 |
| October 2024 | $1,191 |
| November 2024 | $1,187 |
| December 2024 | $1,195 |
| January 2025 | $1,192 |
| February 2025 | $1,170 |
| March 2025 | $1,124 |
| April 2025 | $1,098 |
| May 2025 | $1,127 |
| June 2025 | $1,072 |
| July 2025 | $1,012 |
| August 2025 | $1,041 |
| September 2025 | $1,041 |
| October 2025 | $1,039 |
| November 2025 | $1,024 |
| December 2025 | $1,042 |
| January 2026 | $1,022 |
| February 2026 | $1,033 |
| March 2026 | $1,048 |
| April 2026 | $1,076 |
| May 2026 | $1,092 |
| June 2026 | $1,085 |
| July 2026 | $1,091 |
| August 2026 | $1,086 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,230 |
| September 2024 | $1,274 |
| October 2024 | $1,290 |
| November 2024 | $1,159 |
| December 2024 | $1,192 |
| January 2025 | $1,118 |
| February 2025 | $1,127 |
| March 2025 | $1,095 |
| April 2025 | $975 |
| May 2025 | $954 |
| June 2025 | $930 |
| July 2025 | $950 |
| August 2025 | $950 |
| September 2025 | $920 |
| October 2025 | $892 |
| November 2025 | $935 |
| December 2025 | $947 |
| January 2026 | $974 |
| February 2026 | $1,007 |
| March 2026 | $995 |
| April 2026 | $969 |
| May 2026 | $986 |
| June 2026 | $1,016 |
| July 2026 | $1,058 |
| August 2026 | $1,016 |
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Can I afford to live at 3517 University Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$31,960/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $31,960 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $799.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $765 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 months ago | $799 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 months ago | $799 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $799 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 3517 University Ave
Perkins Elementary School
4301 college
des moines, IA, 50311
K-5Public
C+
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-12Public
Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool
1801 16th st
des moines, IA, 50314
PKPublic
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
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Getting around Des Moines near 3517 University Ave
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
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
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 3517 University Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
6/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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Inspired Clothing LLC
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Eight Degrees Ice Cream
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Starbucks
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Friedrichs Coffee
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Lifestyle Juices
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Jethro S BBQ Your Drake
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Forest Avenue Tavern
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Peggy's Tavern
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Leftys Live Music
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Hawkeye Highlife Inc
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Cheese Shop
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La Mie Bakery
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Cheese Bar
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