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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 8.3 out of 10 from Zumper, with standout marks for price, location, and amenities, plus a solid trustworthiness score. It offers exceptional value for money and features free parking, all utilities included, on-site laundry, and a fully remodeled building and units.

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$650 /mo1 unit availableSave 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
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Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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One-time. Refundable.

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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

  • 10 pet grooming services nearby
  • 17 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 the same as 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
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$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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