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The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Utilities & Essentials
Water/Sewer/Trash/ Pest Control Fee
$35 / mo
Internet
$50 / mo
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant
$50
Dogs
Dog Deposit
$200
Dog Fee
$200
Dog Rent
$50 / mo
100 lbs. Weight Limit
Restrictions
We do not allow aggressive breeds.
Comments
| Restrictions: We do not allow aggressive breeds.
Cats
Cat Deposit
$200
Cat Fee
$200
Cat Rent
$50 / mo
Restrictions
None
Comments
| Restrictions: None
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Property Highlights
Welcome to University Village! Located minutes to Drake University at University and 23rd Street. Offering 1 bedroom floor plans that have stainless steel appliances, bike storage, walk-in closets, and a washer and dryer in each home. Call today to view your new home!!!
Off Street Parking
Patio/Balcony
Minutes To Drake University
Close to Drake University
Bike Storage
Internet Provided - $50 Per Month
Off-street Parking
Off-street Parking - $25 Per Month
Water, Sewer, Trash & Pest - $35/month
Pets Welcome With Fee
Washer/dryer Included
Secured Entry Access
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Balcony
Cable Ready
Carpet
Ceiling Fans
Dishwasher
Granite Countertops
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Microwave
Oven
Patio
Range
Refrigerator
Smoke Free
Sprinkler System
Stainless Steel Appliances
Storage Units
Tub/Shower
Vinyl Flooring
Walk-In Closets
Washer/Dryer
Wi-Fi
Community Features
Bicycle Storage
Controlled Access
Key Fob Entry
Storage Space
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable70 / 100
Transit
Some public transit40 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable90 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Scores provided by
Soundscore ™
Active68 / 100
Scores provided by
HowLoud
Transit
Airport
Des Moines International
13 min Drive
Moving to Carpenter, Des Moines, IA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate University Village proximity to Ingersoll Square, Uptown Shopping Center, and Shops at Roosevelt. Ingersoll Square is 1.4 miles away, and Uptown Shopping Center is within a 27 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near University Village are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Drake Park, Witmer Park, and Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden.
Airports
Living in Carpenter provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 13 minutes from University Village.
Property Details
Welcome to University Village! Located minutes to Drake University at University and 23rd Street. Offering 1 bedroom floor plans that have stainless steel appliances, bike storage, walk-in closets, and a washer and dryer in each home. Call today to... view your new home!!!
Welcome to University Village! Located minutes to Drake University at University and 23rd Street. Offering 1 bedroom floor plans that have stainless steel appliances, bike storage, walk-in closets, and a washer and dryer in each home. Call today to view your new home!!!
University Village is located in Des Moines, IA in the 50311 zip code.
Contact
Property Address: 2225 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
I mainly gave this property 3 stars because safety wise and noise wise it is not the best. The management is ok, they are pretty friendly and get reply relatively fast. I have lived here 6 months and have not had too many issues with them. My biggest concern living here has been my safety. I hear gunshots at least twice a week around the neighborhood. The barber shop guys across the way are nice but if you are a woman you will get cat called so beware. On a bright note I have not had any issues... with mice, cockroaches, rats. The building is really well insulted and it overall is a nice building. I would give this place 4 stars however the safety is just my biggest thing.
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7/9/22
Great place for a Drake student
I miss living here! During my two years I never had any issues with the apartment or management. Yes, traffic is loud, but I just had a loud fan which did the trick. I lived on the second floor and had no safety concerns.
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3/22/21
Bad Neighborhood, Loud
Cars passing by on University may as well be in the room with you. The bedroom physically shakes every time a heavy vehicle passes. The area is not great. Several times have called the police for mentally ill homeless people screaming non-sense in the street at 2 am for hours on end. I have never seen the police show up for any of these calls. The bars down the street have cars and motorcycles reving and peeling out most of the night, although traffic in the area can be heard doing this all day... as well. The barber shop adjacent to the property has customers that play loud bass out of their cars in the parking lot. There are often groups of people standing outside SUVs listening to how loud the sound goes. This is often loud enough to rattle picture frames, doors, and shelves. This can be heard and felt in every room of the apartment. Calling them to ask if their customers could turn their bass down has been met with “why don’t you come over here and say it to my face?” My friends and girlfriend refuse to visit here due to the noise. I am a student. I can't study here and neither can my classmates that have tried. It is extremely hard to focus on work. The sounds cannot be drowned out with my own music. The bass is often overpowering. I tried breaking lease due to the noise impacting my sleep and mental health, but management will not work with me. They said they would try to find a tenant to take over my lease, but I have seen no evidence of that. Moving out as soon as possible.