Forest Ave Townhomes

3103-3109 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

Last Updated: 2 Wks Ago
Monthly Rent
$1,125
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Bedrooms
1 Bed
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
675 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

1 BR

$1,125
1 Bed, 1 Bath
675 Sq. Ft.
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4 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
West (3109) - 202
$1,125
675
Now
West (3109) - 102
$1,125
675
Now
West (3109) - 103
$1,125
675
Now
East (3103) - 104
$1,125
675
Now
* Price shown is base rent. 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. 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 units2 stories

Fees & Policies

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

Utilities & Essentials

  • High Speed Internet Access
    $65 / mo
  • Utility - Electric
    Usage-Based / mo
  • Utility - Water/Waste Water
    Usage-Based / mo
  • Monthly Trash Fee
    Varies / mo

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $40

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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Drive Time
Walk Time
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Public Transit

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
  • Off-street parking
  • Reasonable Rent Rates
  • Shares parking station with Casey's Gas
  • Stainless Steel Applicances
  • Student Housing Friendly
  • Thoughtful build
  • Walking Distance to McDonalds

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

Map of Forest Ave Townhomes

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

Scores provided by

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

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Monroe Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Perkins Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Callanan Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

Smouse Opportunity School

Grades PK-8

Public

Not rated

Holy Trinity

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

Roosevelt High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Dowling Catholic High School

Grades 9-12

Private

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GreatSchools

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!
Reach out to schedule a showing for your new home!

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
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday By Appointment Only
  • Tuesday By Appointment Only
  • Wednesday By Appointment Only
  • Thursday By Appointment Only
  • Friday By Appointment Only
  • Saturday By Appointment Only

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(515) 393-4977

Languages: English

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