Student Apartments in Des Moines Heights Near Grand View…

Student housing in Des Moines Heights

Near Grand View University · $900–$1,500/mo · best for Freshmen, commuters, anyone who wants zero commute

The closest neighborhood to Grand View University's main entrance. Walk to class in minutes — coffee shops and convenience stores line the main strip.

Vibe: Freshmen

Listings in Des Moines Heights

2342 E 13th St, Apt C, Des Moines, IA 50316

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · 450 sq ft · Apartment

$700/mo

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Student Housing Match

80/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 67Est. $784/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~5 min

~2 min bike · ~9 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$700/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study77

Nightlife78

Affordability67

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access30% furnished likelihood

3315 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 625 sq ft · Apartment

$945/mo

~$473/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

78/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 67Est. $1,058/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~3 min bike · ~2 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$945/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$473/mo

If split evenly

Study77

Nightlife75

Affordability67

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access3% furnished likelihood

2303 E 9th St, Unit 3, Des Moines, IA 50316

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 500 sq ft · Apartment

$675/mo

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Student Housing Match

75/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 68Est. $756/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~4 min bike · ~3 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$675/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study80

Nightlife85

Affordability68

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyTransit accessNew listing25% furnished likelihood

1216 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

3 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 1,221 sq ft · Single Family

$1,250/mo

~$417/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

68/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 57Est. $1,400/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~18 min

~5 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,250/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$417/mo

If split evenly

Study68

Nightlife75

Affordability57

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing95% furnished likelihood

3103 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 960 sq ft · Single Family

$1,200/mo

~$600/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

73/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 59Est. $1,344/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~18 min

~5 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,200/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$600/mo

If split evenly

Study83

Nightlife85

Affordability59

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing31% furnished likelihood

2616 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA 50313

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.7 mi from campus · 780 sq ft · Single Family

$1,195/mo

~$598/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

68/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 59Est. $1,338/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~16 min

~6 min bike · ~4 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,195/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$598/mo

If split evenly

Study69

Nightlife88

Affordability59

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing19% furnished likelihood

2611 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Studio · — · 0.8 mi from campus · Single Family

$1,700/mo

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Student Housing Match

60/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $1,904/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~21 min

~6 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,700/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study67

Nightlife81

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access47% furnished likelihood

915 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

3 bed · 1 bath · 0.9 mi from campus · 1,457 sq ft · Single Family

$1,450/mo

~$483/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

70/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 50Est. $1,624/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~21 min

~7 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,450/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$483/mo

If split evenly

Study87

Nightlife62

Affordability50

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing17% furnished likelihood

3633 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA 50313

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.9 mi from campus · 960 sq ft · Single Family

$1,250/mo

~$625/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

64/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 57Est. $1,400/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~17 min

~7 min bike · ~5 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,250/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$625/mo

If split evenly

Study71

Nightlife61

Affordability57

<1 mi to campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessNew listing91% furnished likelihood

1464 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.9 mi from campus · 440 sq ft · Apartment

$750/mo

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Student Housing Match

72/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 66Est. $840/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~21 min

~7 min bike · ~7 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$750/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study80

Nightlife77

Affordability66

<1 mi to campusTransit access83% furnished likelihood

1364 Idaho St, Des Moines, IA 50316

2 bed · 1 bath · 1.0 mi from campus · 804 sq ft · Single Family

$1,195/mo

~$598/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

71/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 58Est. $1,338/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~24 min

~8 min bike · ~7 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,195/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$598/mo

If split evenly

Study84

Nightlife70

Affordability58

Near campusGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing16% furnished likelihood

3419 1st St, Apt 2, Des Moines, IA 50313

1 bed · 1 bath · 1.1 mi from campus · 546 sq ft · Apartment

$650/mo

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Student Housing Match

73/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 68Est. $728/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~26 min

~9 min bike · ~14 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$650/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study92

Nightlife88

Affordability68

Near campusCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing76% furnished likelihood

150 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

2 bed · 1 bath · 1.1 mi from campus · 702 sq ft · Single Family

$1,245/mo

~$623/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

69/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 56Est. $1,394/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~26 min

~9 min bike · ~18 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,245/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$623/mo

If split evenly

Study83

Nightlife71

Affordability56

Near campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing88% furnished likelihood

2901 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

5 bed · 2 bath · 1.1 mi from campus · 1,308 sq ft · Single Family

$1,850/mo

~$370/person split 5 ways

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Student Housing Match

60/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 36Est. $2,072/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~21 min

~9 min bike · ~9 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,850/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$370/mo

If split evenly

Study82

Nightlife62

Affordability36

Near campusGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly77% furnished likelihood

1302 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

2 bed · 1 bath · 1.2 mi from campus · 1,120 sq ft · Condo

$1,080/mo

~$540/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

69/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 62Est. $1,210/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~22 min

~10 min bike · ~14 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,080/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$540/mo

If split evenly

Study82

Nightlife72

Affordability62

Near campusGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing58% furnished likelihood

1301 E 12th St, Apt 2, Des Moines, IA 50316

2 bed · 1 bath · 1.2 mi from campus · 995 sq ft · Condo

$795/mo

~$398/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

70/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 71Est. $890/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~28 min

~10 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$795/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$398/mo

If split evenly

Study83

Nightlife85

Affordability71

Near campusGrocery nearbyTransit accessNew listing56% furnished likelihood

1240 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA 50316

2 bed · 1 bath · 1.3 mi from campus · 952 sq ft · Townhouse

$1,150/mo

~$575/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

60/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 59Est. $1,288/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~30 min

~10 min bike · ~8 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,150/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$575/mo

If split evenly

Study64

Nightlife90

Affordability59

Near campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing21% furnished likelihood

2121 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

3 bed · 1 bath · 1.3 mi from campus · 972 sq ft · Single Family

$1,295/mo

~$432/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

63/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 55Est. $1,450/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~28 min

~10 min bike · ~18 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,295/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$432/mo

If split evenly

Study83

Nightlife82

Affordability55

Near campusGrocery nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing89% furnished likelihood

1228 E 13th St, Apt 1, Des Moines, IA 50316

0 bed · 1 bath · 1.3 mi from campus · 3,042 sq ft · Single Family

$1,085/mo

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Student Housing Match

59/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 54Est. $1,215/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~29 min

~10 min bike · ~19 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,085/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study67

Nightlife81

Affordability54

Near campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access0% furnished likelihood

1809 Arlington Ave, Apt 10, Des Moines, IA 50314

2 bed · 1 bath · 1.4 mi from campus · 750 sq ft · Apartment

$855/mo

~$428/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

63/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 69Est. $958/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~27 min

~11 min bike · ~19 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$855/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$428/mo

If split evenly

Study71

Nightlife90

Affordability69

Near campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access0% furnished likelihood

1809 Arlington Ave, Apt 3, Des Moines, IA 50314

2 bed · 1 bath · 1.4 mi from campus · Apartment

$895/mo

~$448/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

65/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 68Est. $1,002/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~29 min

~11 min bike · ~9 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$895/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$448/mo

If split evenly

Study69

Nightlife82

Affordability68

Near campusGym nearbyTransit access90% furnished likelihood

319 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

1 bed · 1 bath · 1.4 mi from campus · 638 sq ft · Apartment

$728/mo

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Student Housing Match

67/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 65Est. $815/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~29 min

~11 min bike · ~13 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$728/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study81

Nightlife66

Affordability65

Near campusGrocery nearbyTransit access70% furnished likelihood

421 College Ave, Apt 305, Des Moines, IA 50314

1 bed · 1 bath · 1.5 mi from campus · 450 sq ft · Apartment

$875/mo

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Student Housing Match

65/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 61Est. $980/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~28 min

~12 min bike · ~13 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$875/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study90

Nightlife61

Affordability61

Near campusGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access87% furnished likelihood

421 College Ave, Apt 301, Des Moines, IA 50314

0 bed · 1.5 bath · 1.5 mi from campus · 600 sq ft · Apartment

$875/mo

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Student Housing Match

62/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 61Est. $980/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~30 min

~12 min bike · ~9 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$875/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study70

Nightlife45

Affordability61

Near campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access75% furnished likelihood

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