
1137 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
What This House Offers
Live in a historical building in the heart of Des Moines! The University Apartments include a complete kitchen, bathroom, living room, and dining nook for... comfortable living. All Units are 1 Br/ 1 Ba. Heat is provided for free! Property has high-speed fiber optic internet for $40/month! Property is located near the Uptown shopping center, along a DART bus line, and close to Highway 235 access for an easy commute. Property has a shared laundry area for all tenants to use. Each Unit includes an indoor common area and rear porch entrance/exit. Tenant pays for electric, water, and gas for stove. Lease Terms: Utilities: Renter is responsible for electric, water, and internet. Owner is responsible for heat. Pet Policy: Cats and small dogs allowed upon approval. $300 non-refundable pet deposit. $30/month pet fee. Security Deposit: equivalent to 1 month's rent, due at lease signing Renter Requirements: No smoking in the apartment. 3x Monthly income to monthly rent ratio ($2,700/month). Clean criminal record and no prior evictions Over 575 credit score.
Unit
- $865 / month
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 650 sq. ft.
- Available Now
1137 44th St is a single-family home for rent in Des Moines, IA
Fees and Policies
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No Pets Allowed
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Des Moines, IA 50311
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable100 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active68 / 100
Travel and Transit

Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Hubbell Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Merrill Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Smouse Opportunity School
Grades PK-8
Public
St Theresa School
Grades PK-8
Private
Roosevelt High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Dowling Catholic High School
Grades 9-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Drake University
Drive: 2 min (1.2 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 5 min (2.7 mi)
Grand View University
Drive: 11 min (6.6 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., West
Drive: 16 min (10.5 mi)
Discover Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1137 44th St proximity to Uptown Shopping Center, Shops at Roosevelt, and Franklin Plaza. Uptown Shopping Center is 0.3 miles away, and Shops at Roosevelt is within a 10 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1137 44th St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Drake Municipal Observatory, Witmer Park, and Greenwood / Ashworth Park.
Airports
Living in Waveland Park provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 15 minutes from 1137 44th St.
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