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Highlights

  • Central air conditioning
  • Private entrance
  • Professional management
  • 24-hour emergency maintenance team
  • On-site

Location

4053 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA
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Management

NW Iowa

Leasing office

(515) 259-0969

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1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$715 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to East Park Apartments, located in the vibrant city of Des Moines, IA. Our community offers a range of amenities designed to enhance your living experience. With professional management on-site, you can rest assured that your needs will be taken care of promptly and efficiently. Our 24-hour emergency maintenance team is always available to address any unexpected issues that may arise. Each apartment at East Park features a private entrance, providing you with the privacy and convenience you deserve. Stay comfortable year-round with central air conditioning, ensuring a pleasant living environment no matter the season. At East Park Apartments, we prioritize your comfort and convenience, offering a simple yet comfortable living experience.

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Amenities for East Park Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Oak Cabinets

Building

Cats OK
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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
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About East Park Apartments

HomeApartments in Des Moines East Park Apartments

Welcome to East Park Apartments, located in the vibrant city of Des Moines, IA. Our community offers a range of amenities designed to enhance your living experience. With professional management on-site, you can rest assured that your needs will be taken care of promptly and efficiently. Our 24-hour emergency maintenance team is always available to address any unexpected issues that may arise. Each apartment at East Park features a private entrance, providing you with the privacy and convenience you deserve. Stay comfortable year-round with central air conditioning, ensuring a pleasant living environment no matter the season. At East Park Apartments, we prioritize your comfort and convenience, offering a simple yet comfortable living experience.


East Park Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

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

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 East Park Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Considerations

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Rent trends in Des Moines

1-bedroom apartments at East Park Apartments cost about 13% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$950
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
September 2026$856

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$28,600/yr

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Schools near East Park Apartments

McKee Elementary School

2115 e 39th st

des moines, IA, 50317

PKPublic

Willard Elementary School

2941 dean ave

des moines, IA, 50317

K-5Public
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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

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Getting around Des Moines near 4053 E University Ave

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 4053 E University Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

4/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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