Monthly rent

$1,595

Beds

Baths

1.5

Sqft

1,795

Monthly rent	$1,595
Beds	3
Baths	1.5
Sqft	1,795

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Pet Friendly

Location

3214 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA|Accent

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(515) 393-2041

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3214 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA

This home is a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom with beautiful updates throughout! It's convenient E University location offers two bedrooms and one full bathroom on the main level with a must-see master suite and half bath in the 2nd floor. The large living and dining areas are great for hosting! This home does not offer a garage, but does have parking area in the back including a turnaround cutout at the curb. There are washer and dryer connections with additional storage room throughout the unfinished basement as well. Residents are responsible for lawn care and snow removal. Initial lease terms are 12 months with short term leases available for an additional fee. Residents are responsible for all utilities: Electric and Gas to be provided through MidAmerican Energy and Water/Sewer/Trash is provided through Des Moines Water Works. Pet-friendly, no breed or weight restrictions. No more than 2 pets per rental home. Initial pet fee ($300 for first pet $100 for the second) and monthly pet rent ($30/mo. per pet) apply. There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in.

Neighborhood

Accent

Zip code

50317

Type

House for rent

Rent trends in Accent

3-bedroom apartments at 3214 E University Ave cost about 23% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Accent.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.

Accent

Des Moines

A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
Month	Median Rent
November 2023	$1,496
December 2023	$1,517
January 2024	$1,536
February 2024	$1,453
March 2024	$1,544
April 2024	$1,557
May 2024	$1,573
June 2024	$1,573
July 2024	$1,585
August 2024	$1,568
September 2024	$1,485
October 2024	$1,473
November 2024	$1,424
December 2024	$1,452
January 2025	$1,457
February 2025	$1,423
March 2025	$1,402
April 2025	$1,398
May 2025	$1,350
June 2025	$1,390
July 2025	$1,437
August 2025	$1,472
September 2025	$1,400
October 2025	$1,395

A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Accent
Month	Median Rent
November 2024	$1,302

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$63,800/yr

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Schools near 3214 E University Ave

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Walking

4/10

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

Driving

10/10

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

Cycling

6/10

Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10

There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 3214 E University Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

5/10

At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

2/10

Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10

Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10

Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

0/10

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10

Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10

Some bars within walking distance

Dishwasher	Microwave
Range	Refrigerator

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