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  • 3616 University Ave

    Des Moines, IA 50311

    Apartment building
    1 bed

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    Laundry facilitiesLarge one bedroomNew and quiet acOak floors and doorsBonus roomMany windowsSizable sunny solarium
    The Mandeline @ 3616 University. View all our listings @MichaelRenovations .com. Quiet and efficient Air-conditioning Large, One Bedroom for lease with many windows. East and South corner, 2nd floor. Oak floors and doors. Includes a bonus room, a sizable, sunny Solarium. Installed, new and quiet AC. Heat included. Laundry facilities. $955/ month. $855/deposit. One-year lease minimum. Excellent closet space. Heat included. Building has laundry facilities. One-year lease minimum. Tenant pays electric and cooking gas, average is $48/month+ Flat Water fee of $35/month or $55 for two tenants. These listed units are non-smoking. Carports are $65/month when available. Contact information is available in the apartment available signs, out front, on-site. Drive by. We do this to to ensure the location and setting suites your needs. Contact information is available in the apartment available signs, out front, on-site. Drive by. We do this to to ensure the location and setting suites your needs. No dogs, no smoking. Tenant pays electric and cooking gas.

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    Flooring
    • Hardwood

    Neighborhood: Drake

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    Anchored by Drake University, 50311 blends collegiate energy with long-established residential blocks of early 1900s bungalows and tree-lined streets. Expect four true seasons—snowy winters, breezy springs, warm summers—and a walkable core around University Avenue’s Dogtown district, where Mars Cafe, Leftys Live Music, the restored Varsity Cinema, Jethros BBQ, and global eats keep days and nights lively. Daily needs are easy with nearby Hy-Vee and neighborhood markets, fitness at the Drake Rec Center and local studios, and green time at Drake Park and pocket parks; bike routes and DART buses connect you quickly to Ingersoll shopping and downtown a few minutes away. According to Zillow Rental Manager market trends, recent months show a median asking rent around $1,050, with most listings roughly $800–$1,600. The area is known for friendly, pet-welcoming rentals, community events like the Drake Relays, and a mix of students, faculty, young professionals, and families enjoying an affordable, social lifestyle.

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    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    63 / 100
    Somewhat Walkable
    37 / 100
    Some Transit
    54 / 100
    Bikeable

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of 3616 University Ave?

    3616 University Ave has a walk score of 63, it's somewhat walkable.

    What is the transit score of 3616 University Ave?

    3616 University Ave has a transit score of 37, it has some transit.

    What schools are assigned to 3616 University Ave?

    The schools assigned to 3616 University Ave include Hubbell Elementary School, Callanan Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

    What neighborhood is 3616 University Ave in?

    3616 University Ave is in the Drake neighborhood in Des Moines, IA.