2717 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
What This House Offers
Located walking distance to Drake University, just North of Drake Stadium, this charming 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home has hardwood flooring throughout. At the... front of the home is the large living room, and towards the back you'll find the large eat-in kitchen that includes a fridge, gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, and plenty of cabinet and countertop space. Both bedrooms are good sized and include ceiling fans. Full bathroom with tub. At the back of the home is a utility room that includes a washer and dryer, stairs to the unfinished basement that has plenty of room for storage, and a door to the backyard that is fully fenced in. Central heat and a window AC unit is provided in the living room. Off street parking in the driveway. Pets up to 50lbs allowed with a $250 pet fee and $50/month pet rent.
Tenant pays all utilities and is responsible for all lawn care and snow removal. 12 month lease minimum. Renters Insurance required. There is a $50 application fee per adult, deposit is $995, and if approved there is a one time administrative fee of $150. Location: 2717 College Ave, Des Moines, IA.
All Renters Warehouse - Iowa residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $45.95/month which includes liability insurance, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score with timely rent payments, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service making utility connection and home service setup a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details upon application.
For more information or to schedule a showing, please contact Kay Day, Licensed Realtor in the State of Iowa
Unit
- $1,075 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 766 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
2717 College Ave is a single-family home for rent in Des Moines, IA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Cats
- Cats Allowed
Dogs
- Dogs Allowed
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Des Moines, IA 50311

Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit20 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable90 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active80 / 100
Travel and Transit

Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Perkins Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Meredith Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Holy Trinity
Grades PK-8
Private
Hoover High School
Grades 9-12
Public
The Keystone School
Grades 6-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Drake University
Walk: 9 min (0.5 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 5 min (2 mi)
Grand View University
Drive: 10 min (4.8 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 20 min (9.6 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 2717 College Ave proximity to 2500 Martin Luther King Jr Pky, Uptown Shopping Center, and 1251 University Ave. 2500 Martin Luther King Jr Pky is 1.1 miles away, and Uptown Shopping Center is within a 28 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 2717 College Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Witmer Park, Drake Park, and Beaverdale Park.
Airports
Living in Drake provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 15 minutes from 2717 College Ave.




