Uptown Apartments

1143 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311

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About Uptown Apartments

Uptown Apartments offers a mixture of comfort and quality. The 1143 42nd St. location in Des Moines's 50311 Zip code has much to offer its residents. Here at this community, the leasing staff is ready to match you with your new apartment. Come for a visit to check out the current floorplan options. Experience a new standard at Uptown Apartments.

Uptown Apartments 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.

Apartment Features

  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Range

Fees and Policies

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1920
  • 6 units/2 stories
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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Amenities
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Range
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Drive: 11 min 6.6 mi
Drive: 16 min 10.7 mi
Uptown Apartments is within 2 minutes or 1.1 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
407 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
438 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
507 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
284 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,415 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Uptown Apartments is near Des Moines International, located 6.9 miles or 15 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
Drive: 15 min 6.9 mi

Walkability Near Uptown Apartments

Very Walkable
78
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
36
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
53
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Uptown Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Uptown Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Drake Municipal Observatory
Drive: 5 min 1.2 mi
Witmer Park
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Greenwood / Ashworth Park
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Drake Park
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Ashby Park
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Uptown Apartments has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Drake Municipal Observatory, Witmer Park, and Drake Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Uptown Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.8 miles, the nearest is MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center which is 2.7 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 15 min 8.0 mi
Uptown Apartments is 8.0 miles and a 15 minute drive from Camp Dodge.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
What neighborhood is the property located in?

Uptown Apartments is in Drake in the city of Des Moines. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.5 miles of the property. Five parks are within 2.2 miles, including Drake Municipal Observatory, Witmer Park, and Drake Park.

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