1501 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
0.9 mi from Drake University
$595/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 572 sqft
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Housing intelligence summary
0.9 mi from Drake University
$595/mo
All-in est. $996/mo · 18 min commute
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1 bed near Drake University (0.9 mi) — $595/mo, ~18 min to Drake University. Estimated all-in monthly cost ~$996, priced below typical campus averages.
Affordability intelligence
Estimated monthly student cost (rent + living)
Good fit
~$996/mo all-in
Commute intelligence
Distance & access to Drake University
0.9 mi straight-line from campus · Grocery: short drive
Walk to campus
20 min
Bike to campus
7 min
Drive / rideshare
18 min
Transit access
80/100
Nearest major airport ~19 mi (estimate). Times vary with traffic and route.
Student fit score
Strongest match: Engineering & STEM
Quiet study environment and reliable commute windows.
Lower nightlife score — better for focused semesters.
Transit-friendly and near everyday essentials.
Walkable to campus social zones and shared housing friendly.
Neighborhood score
Quiet, study-forward neighborhood
Composite of safety, walkability, and student-life signals near campus.
73
Safety
69
Walk
66
Student life
Nearby essentials
Campus-life proximity (estimated)
Neighborhood market
9 min drive
Rec center route
23 min walk
Pharmacy & essentials
7 min drive
Student café strip
14 min walk
Campus transit stop
7 min to stop
Student social hub
17 min walk
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