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3432 Forest Ave

3432 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

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About 3432 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA 50311

Discover 3432 Forest Ave in Des Moines, IA. This property is situated in the Drake area of Des Moines. The leasing team is ready to help you find your dream apartment. Start living the good life at 3432 Forest Ave. Contact us or stop by the leasing office to discuss your new apartment.

3432 Forest Ave is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50311 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community attendance zone.

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  • 24 Hour Access

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Property Information

  • Built in 1980
  • 9 units/3 stories
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Neighborhood

Located about five miles northwest of Downtown Des Moines, Drake is a diverse, affordable community. The neighborhood is home to Drake University, giving it a slight college-town vibe. The northeastern part of the community is dominated by academic halls and student housing, but Drake offers affordable rentals as well. Catering to the college crowd, Drake has a few casual restaurants and small stores. For more shopping, dining, and entertainment options, most residents travel into Downtown Des Moines or the East Village, which are both less than 15 minutes away. Both urban districts house offices, breweries, live music venues, and more. Check out the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Science Center of Iowa, or the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates — the options are endless while living in Drake.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 448-450 Sq Ft $700 $928 $1,155
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 606-614 Sq Ft $730 $972 $1,200
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 838-863 Sq Ft $825 $1,268 $1,775
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1125 Sq Ft $1,100 $1,352 $1,795
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1669 Sq Ft $1,420 $2,134 $2,700
Amenities
  • 24 Hour Access
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drake University
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 10 min 5.0 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 20 min 10.3 mi
3432 Forest Ave is within 12 minutes or 0.6 mile from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Schools
Perkins Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
438 Students
Attendance Zone
Callanan Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
507 Students
Attendance Zone
Roosevelt High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
Attendance Zone
Holy Trinity
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
399 Students
Nearby
Dowling Catholic High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,415 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

3432 Forest Ave is near Des Moines International, located 6.7 miles or 15 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
 Drive: 15 min 6.7 mi

Walkability Near 3432 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA 50311

Somewhat Walkable
58
Walk Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
37
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
46
Bike Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 3432 Forest Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Uptown Shopping Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Beaverdale Place
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Shops at Roosevelt
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
3432 Forest Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Witmer Park
 Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Drake Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Ashby Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Beaverdale Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Drake Municipal Observatory
 Drive: 7 min 2.1 mi
3432 Forest Ave has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Witmer Park, Drake Park, and Beaverdale Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
3432 Forest Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.4 miles, the nearest is Broadlawns Medical Center which is 2.0 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 14 min 7.8 mi
3432 Forest Ave is 7.8 miles and a 14 minute drive from Camp Dodge.
 
 
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3432 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA 50311 is in Drake in the city of Des Moines. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.4 miles of the property. Five parks are within 2.1 miles, including Witmer Park, Drake Park, and Beaverdale Park.

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