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Forest Ave Townhomes

3103-3109 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$1,125 - $1,550 1 - 2 1 - 1.5
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Pricing and Floor Plans

1 BR

$1,125
1 Bed, 1 Bath
675 Sq. Ft.

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4 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
West (3109) - 102
$1,125
675
Now
West (3109) - 103
$1,125
675
Now
West (3109) - 202
$1,125
675
Now

2 BR 1.5 BA

$1,550
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths
1,088 Sq. Ft.

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Rental Available
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 6 - 15 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 2025
  • 18 units / 2 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $35

Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • Across the street from Drake University
  • Carpet in Bedrooms
  • Coded Door Entry
  • Fiber Internet
  • in-unit washer and dryers
  • Luxury hardware
  • LVP Flooring
  • Managed Professionally
  • Mediacom Services
  • New development

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Freezer
  • Granite Countertops
  • Heating

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Controlled Access
  • Public Transportation
  • Shuttle To Campus
  • Walk To Campus

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Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable60 / 100

Transit

Limited public transit30 / 100

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable90 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable70 / 100

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Active72 / 100

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Transit

Airport
Des Moines International
13 min Drive
Des Moines International

Moving to Drake, Des Moines, IA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Forest Ave Townhomes proximity to Uptown Shopping Center, Shops at Roosevelt, and Beaverdale Place. Uptown Shopping Center is 1.2 miles away, and Shops at Roosevelt is within a 29 minute walk.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Forest Ave Townhomes 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 Forest Ave Townhomes.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

2 rating

Monroe Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

6 rating

Perkins Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

3 rating

Callanan Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

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Holy Trinity

Grades PK-8

Private

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Smouse Opportunity School

Grades PK-8

Public

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Dowling Catholic High School

Grades 9-12

Private

4 rating

Roosevelt High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Drake University

Walk: 8 min (0.4 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 (10.1 mi)

About Forest Ave Townhomes

Brand New 1 & 2 Bedroom Rowhomes Across from Drake University!

Welcome to Forest Ave Rowhomes! Take a look at these stunning 2025 new construction rowhome-style apartments located directly across the street from Drake University! This property puts... you just steps from Drake's campus and Helmick Commons, the University Ave business district, Drake Diner, Fleur Cinema & Café, and a Hy-Vee grocery store within a mile, with downtown Des Moines just 3 miles east via I-235 or DART bus.

These brand new rowhomes offer modern living in one of Des Moines' most walkable and character-rich neighborhoods. One-bedroom units come in at 675 sq ft and two-bedroom, 1.5-bath units at a spacious 1,088 sq ft. Every unit features stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, dishwasher, and high-speed Mediacom fiber internet for seamless work-from-home and streaming.

Residents enjoy secure coded door entry, off-street parking available in the on-site lot, plus additional on-street parking in the area. Forest Ave Rowhomes is also pet friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs!
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Forest Ave Townhomes is an apartment community in Des Moines, IA

Contact

Property Address:
3103-3109 Forest Avenue,
Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone Number: (515) 393-4977
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • SaturdayBy Appointment Only

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