Student housing in Des Moines Heights near Mercy College of Health Sciences

Student housing in Des Moines Heights

Near Mercy College of Health Sciences · $900–$1,500/mo · best for Freshmen, commuters, anyone who wants zero commute

The closest neighborhood to Mercy College of Health Sciences's main entrance. Walk to class in minutes — coffee shops and convenience stores line the main strip.

Vibe: Freshmen

Listings in Des Moines Heights

921 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.0 mi from campus · 295 sq ft · Apartment

$997/mo

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73/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

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

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 57Est. $1,117/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~0 min

~0 min bike · ~7 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$997/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study64

Nightlife83

Affordability57

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access54% furnished likelihood

922 8th St, Apt 209, Des Moines, IA 50309

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.1 mi from campus · 1,253 sq ft · Apartment

$2,500/mo

~$1,250/person split 2 ways

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67/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

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

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $2,800/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~4 min

~1 min bike · ~8 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$2,500/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,250/mo

If split evenly

Study75

Nightlife72

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyTransit access4% furnished likelihood

913 Day St, Apt 7, Des Moines, IA 50314

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · 800 sq ft · Apartment

$900/mo

~$450/person split 2 ways

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80/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

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

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 69Est. $1,008/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~7 min

~2 min bike · ~9 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$900/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$450/mo

If split evenly

Study74

Nightlife82

Affordability69

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing20% furnished likelihood

1371 Keosauqua Way, # 1, Des Moines, IA 50309

2 bed · 2.5 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · Condo

$2,150/mo

~$1,075/person split 2 ways

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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

Budget stretch · 35Est. $2,408/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~11 min

~3 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$2,150/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,075/mo

If split evenly

Study78

Nightlife90

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaTransit accessNew listing90% furnished likelihood

1201 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309

2 bed · 2.5 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 2,139 sq ft · Apartment

$2,450/mo

~$1,225/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

Budget stretch · 35Est. $2,744/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~7 min

~3 min bike · ~3 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$2,450/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,225/mo

If split evenly

Study78

Nightlife65

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyTransit access34% furnished likelihood

Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309

2 bed · 2.5 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 1,581 sq ft · Townhouse

$2,200/mo

~$1,100/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

Budget stretch · 35Est. $2,464/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~10 min

~3 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$2,200/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,100/mo

If split evenly

Study76

Nightlife85

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyTransit access71% furnished likelihood

604 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 695 sq ft · Apartment

$1,215/mo

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Student Housing Match

76/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

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

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 50Est. $1,361/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~4 min bike · ~13 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,215/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study90

Nightlife90

Affordability50

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access19% furnished likelihood

400 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 925 sq ft · Condo

$6,210/mo

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68/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

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

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $6,955/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~13 min

~5 min bike · ~13 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$6,210/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study81

Nightlife84

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaCoffee nearbyTransit access68% furnished likelihood

119 4th St, Unit 110, Des Moines, IA 50309

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.7 mi from campus · 1,158 sq ft · Single Family

$1,900/mo

~$950/person split 2 ways

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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

Budget stretch · 36Est. $2,128/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~13 min

~6 min bike · ~7 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,900/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$950/mo

If split evenly

Study68

Nightlife78

Affordability36

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing86% furnished likelihood

718 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.7 mi from campus · 600 sq ft · Apartment

$895/mo

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Student Housing Match

76/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

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

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 61Est. $1,002/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~14 min

~6 min bike · ~10 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$895/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study88

Nightlife79

Affordability61

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access43% furnished likelihood

708 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.7 mi from campus · 500 sq ft · Apartment

$799/mo

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Student Housing Match

79/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

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

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 64Est. $895/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~14 min

~6 min bike · ~4 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$799/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study89

Nightlife65

Affordability64

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access93% furnished likelihood

333 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.7 mi from campus · 392 sq ft · Apartment

$725/mo

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Student Housing Match

77/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

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

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 66Est. $812/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~14 min

~6 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$725/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study84

Nightlife85

Affordability66

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaTransit accessNew listing93% furnished likelihood

1501 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.7 mi from campus · 572 sq ft · Apartment

$595/mo

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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

Good fit · 71Est. $666/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~20 min

~6 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$595/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study71

Nightlife89

Affordability71

<1 mi to campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access53% furnished likelihood

300 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.7 mi from campus · 418 sq ft · Apartment

$950/mo

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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 · 59Est. $1,064/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~14 min

~6 min bike · ~8 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$950/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study71

Nightlife64

Affordability59

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access21% furnished likelihood

1534 Woodland Ave, Apt 6, Des Moines, IA 50309

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.8 mi from campus · 1,005 sq ft · Apartment

$1,050/mo

~$525/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 · 64Est. $1,176/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~16 min

~6 min bike · ~16 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,050/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$525/mo

If split evenly

Study79

Nightlife61

Affordability64

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing92% furnished likelihood

669 17th St, Unit 667, Des Moines, IA 50314

6 bed · 3.5 bath · 0.8 mi from campus · 3,300 sq ft · Condo

$4,200/mo

~$700/person split 6 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

Budget stretch · 35Est. $4,704/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~21 min

~6 min bike · ~7 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,200/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$700/mo

If split evenly

Study87

Nightlife62

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing17% furnished likelihood

1001 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.8 mi from campus · 270 sq ft · Apartment

$525/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 · 73Est. $588/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~20 min

~6 min bike · ~10 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$525/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study77

Nightlife90

Affordability73

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access24% furnished likelihood

650 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.8 mi from campus · 495 sq ft · Apartment

$825/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

Moderate stretch · 63Est. $924/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~19 min

~6 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$825/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study87

Nightlife90

Affordability63

<1 mi to campusGrocery nearbyTransit access31% furnished likelihood

110-112 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.8 mi from campus · 610 sq ft · Townhouse

$875/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 · 61Est. $980/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~15 min

~6 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$875/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study66

Nightlife80

Affordability61

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access15% furnished likelihood

121 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.8 mi from campus · 495 sq ft · Apartment

$1,025/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 · 56Est. $1,148/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~14 min

~6 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$1,025/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study78

Nightlife67

Affordability56

<1 mi to campusGrocery nearbyTransit access70% furnished likelihood

933 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.8 mi from campus · 550 sq ft · Apartment

$796/mo

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Student Housing Match

77/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

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

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 64Est. $892/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~15 min

~6 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$796/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study89

Nightlife90

Affordability64

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing7% furnished likelihood

1314 Harrison Ave, Apt 1, Des Moines, IA 50314

3 bed · 1 bath · 0.9 mi from campus · 1,150 sq ft · Apartment

$1,195/mo

~$398/person split 3 ways

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64/ 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

~21 min

~7 min bike · ~9 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,195/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$398/mo

If split evenly

Study67

Nightlife80

Affordability59

<1 mi to campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing71% furnished likelihood

100 Market St, Unit 405, Des Moines, IA 50309

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.9 mi from campus · 733 sq ft · Condo

$1,275/mo

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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

Budget stretch · 48Est. $1,428/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~23 min

~7 min bike · ~15 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,275/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study72

Nightlife81

Affordability48

<1 mi to campusGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing65% furnished likelihood

713 20th St, Unit 1919-2, Des Moines, IA 50314

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.9 mi from campus · 850 sq ft · Apartment

$950/mo

~$475/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 · 67Est. $1,064/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~23 min

~7 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$950/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$475/mo

If split evenly

Study70

Nightlife79

Affordability67

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaCoffee nearbyTransit access21% furnished likelihood

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