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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Free parking
  • All utilities included
  • On site laundry
  • Completely remodeled building and units
  • Entire building remodeled
  • Remodeled building

Location

7631 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA
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Management

Stanbrough Realty Company LLC

Leasing office

(515) 334-3345

Property Overview

Urban Heights earns a strong overall impression with an 8.3 Zumper Expert Rating, reflecting excellent value, standout amenities, and a convenient location. Free parking, all utilities included, on-site laundry, and a fully remodeled building and units add to its appeal, while 23 photos and a top-tier value-for-money ranking provide helpful added context. It is also marked great for pet friendliness, with nearby pet hospitals, supply stores, and grooming services.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Urban Heights is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Urban Heights has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath310 sqft$600–$650 /mo2 units availableLooking for a comfortable place to call home without breaking the budget? Our studio apartments offer affordable living in a convenient location, close to shopping, dining, and everyday essentials. ✨ Affordable monthly rent ✨ Only $35/month for utilities! ✨ Functional studio layout ✨ Convenient location ✨ Simple, low-maintenance living Great location. Great price. Affordable utilities. Contact us today for current availability or to schedule a showing! 515-334-3345

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Amenities for Urban Heights

Apartment Amenities

Recently RenovatedUtilities Included

Appliances

Cook Top StoveFridge
MicrowaveRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKControlled Access Building
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Free Off Street Parking
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

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Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Property details

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About Urban Heights

HomeApartments in Urbandale Urban Heights

Nice apartments at an affordable price! Completely remodeled building and units All units at the property come with all utilities included! On Site Laundry Free Parking


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Urban Heights is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Urban Heights has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Urban Heights
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Urban Heights stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Urban Heights goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Urban Heights receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Urban Heights is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Urban Heights does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

Very nice and quiet place to live. Would highly recommend to my freinds and family. It means a lot when landlords take care of you!

Hunter Egdorf

Hunter Egdorf

Mar 03, 2024

Convenient location, clean laundry room, and on site storage. The new exterior has a great modern look and management is very responsive.

Sara Glaviano

Sara Glaviano

Feb 21, 2024

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Urban Heights is great for:

Pet owners

  • 9 pet grooming services nearby
  • 15 pet supply stores near the property
  • 3 pet hospitals 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 Urban Heights compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

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Rent trends in Urbandale

studio apartments at Urban Heights cost about 8% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Urbandale.

Median rents as of Jun 6 2026.
Urbandale
A table of studio rental data trends in Urbandale
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$835
November 2024$774
December 2024$727
January 2025$723
February 2025$719
March 2025$927
April 2025$891
May 2025$1,211
June 2025$1,200
July 2025$1,052
August 2025$1,028
September 2025$1,087
October 2025$698
November 2025$702
December 2025$687
January 2026$688
February 2026$690
March 2026$675
April 2026$672
May 2026$655
June 2026$650

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near Urban Heights

Clive Learning Academy

1600 73rd st

des moines, IA, 50324

PK, K-6Public
B-

Olmsted Elementary School

7110 prairie ave

urbandale, IA, 50322

PK, K-5Public
B-

Learning Resource Center

3550 mills civic parkway

west des moines, IA, 50265

PKPublic

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic
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Getting around Urbandale near 7631 Hickman Rd

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

5/10
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 7631 Hickman Rd, Urbandale

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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