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Highlights

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

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 is a highly-rated property with a Zumper expert rating of 8.3, reflecting its strong appeal to renters. It has an impressive price rating of 10, indicating excellent value for its amenities, which include free parking, on-site laundry, and pet-friendly options. Additionally, its prime location receives a rating of 9, ensuring residents enjoy convenient access to transportation and attractions, complemented by a notable trustworthiness rating of 7, ensuring transparency in its offerings.

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 bath$625–$650 /mo2 units availableRENT SPECIAL: Rent as low as $650/month if you move in before 12/1/2025, Regular rent is $675/month; PROMOTION ENDS 11/30/25 Save money with this cozy studio apartment $35/month utility reimbursement fee The building has recently been entirely remodeled Call us at 515-334-3345 for more information or to schedule a showing today!

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Amenities for Urban Heights

Apartment Amenities

Utilities Included

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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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·10A 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 offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Urban Heights is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
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·7A 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.
Urban Heights provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 12% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Urbandale.

Median rents as of Nov 1 2025.
Urbandale
A table of studio rental data trends in Urbandale
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$818
December 2023$806
January 2024$810
February 2024$800
March 2024$800
April 2024$805
May 2024$969
June 2024$1,024
July 2024$1,211
August 2024$740
September 2024$746
October 2024$812
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$714

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$25,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $25,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $625.
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Schools near Urban Heights

Clive Learning Academy

1600 73rd st

des moines, IA, 50324

PK, K-6Public
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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

Explore the area around 7631 Hickman Rd

La Tropicana Mexican Market
2743 86th St
Natural Grocers
8650 Hickman Rd
Ecualatina
2400 86th St
Luna Imported Foods
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Maria Groceries & Gifts
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