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4009 University Ave
4009 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA

Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$875
Beds1
Baths1
Sqft625
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Property Overview

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Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Units

4009 University Ave Des Moines, IA

New Listing

1

1 Bed

1 Bath

$875

Listed on 08/20/2026
Listed by John
Days on market: 2
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. $875 per month 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.

Available

3

1 Bed

1 Bath

$875

Listed on 06/30/2026
Listed by John Nieuwenhuis
Days on market: 53
Property Id: 1791937 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. $875 per month 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 September 5th, 2026.

Amenities for 4009 University Ave

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Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • Storage
  • On-Site Laundry
Unit Amenities
  • Assigned Parking
  • Dishwasher
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Microwave
  • On-Site Laundry

Policies at 4009 University Ave

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 4009 University Ave

HomeApartments in Des MoinesDrake 4009 University Ave #1, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA

Interested in leasing 4009 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA? Currently, 4009 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a 1-bedroom apartment with 1 bathroom. Below, you can compare the rent price at 4009 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA vs overall rent prices in Drake, IA. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 4009 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA.

Address details

Units2
Units available2
Neighborhood
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Zip code50311

4009 University Ave #1 is great for:

Pet owners

  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

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 4009 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Des Moines

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 13% higher than 1-bedrooms in Drake.

Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Drake
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$815
September 2024$935
October 2024$937
November 2024$884
December 2024$898
January 2025$897
February 2025$895
March 2025$825
April 2025$783
May 2025$774
June 2025$773
July 2025$773
August 2025$767
September 2025$753
October 2025$750
November 2025$750
December 2025$750
January 2026$762
February 2026$791
March 2026$795
April 2026$798
May 2026$802
June 2026$801
July 2026$812
August 2026$840
A table of studio rental data trends in Drake
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$847
September 2024$979
October 2024$978
November 2024$865
December 2024$899
January 2025$912
February 2025$910
March 2025$850
May 2025$700
July 2025$738
August 2025$727
September 2025$705
October 2025$566
November 2025$641
December 2025$856
January 2026$806
February 2026$840
March 2026$897
April 2026$876
May 2026$871
June 2026$908
July 2026$818
August 2026$883

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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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 4009 University Ave, Des Moines, IA.
9 months ago$8751 bed1 bath
10 months ago$8951 bed1 bath
1 year ago$9001 bed1 bath
1 year ago$9251 bed1 bath

Schools near 4009 University Ave #1

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 4009 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
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 4009 University Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
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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