1501 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
0.7 mi from Mercy College of Health Sciences
$595/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 572 sqft
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0.7 mi from Mercy College of Health Sciences
$595/mo
All-in est. $996/mo · 20 min commute
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1 bed near Mercy College of Health Sciences (0.7 mi) — $595/mo, ~20 min to Mercy College of Health Sciences. 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 Mercy College of Health Sciences
0.7 mi straight-line from campus · Grocery: short drive
Walk to campus
15 min
Bike to campus
6 min
Drive / rideshare
20 min
Transit access
80/100
Nearest major airport ~14 mi (estimate). Times vary with traffic and route.
Student fit score
Strongest match: Social & student life
Walkable to campus social zones and shared housing friendly.
Quiet study environment and reliable commute windows.
Transit-friendly and near everyday essentials.
Lower nightlife score — better for focused semesters.
Neighborhood score
Social, walkable student district
Composite of safety, walkability, and student-life signals near campus.
81
Safety
71
Walk
80
Student life
Nearby essentials
Campus-life proximity (estimated)
Campus grocery
13 min walk
Fitness center
19 min walk
Pharmacy & essentials
12 min drive
Student café strip
19 min walk
Campus transit stop
6 min to stop
Student social hub
18 min walk
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