Last Updated: 2 Wks. Ago

Monthly Rent

$1,125 - $1,550

Beds

1 - 2

Baths

1 - 1.5

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Note: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice.

Lease Terms

6 - 15 Month Leases

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $35
        Charged per applicant.

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

About Forest Ave Townhomes

Brand New 1 & 2 Bedroom Rowhomes Across from Drake University! Welcome to Forest Ave Rowhomes! Take a look at these stunning 2025 new construction rowhome-style apartments located directly across the street from Drake University! This property puts you just steps from Drake's campus and Helmick Commons, the University Ave business district, Drake Diner, Fleur Cinema & Café, and a Hy-Vee grocery store within a mile, with downtown Des Moines just 3 miles east via I-235 or DART bus. These brand new rowhomes offer modern living in one of Des Moines' most walkable and character-rich neighborhoods. One-bedroom units come in at 675 sq ft and two-bedroom, 1.5-bath units at a spacious 1,088 sq ft. Every unit features stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, dishwasher, and high-speed Mediacom fiber internet for seamless work-from-home and streaming. Residents enjoy secure coded door entry, off-street parking available in the on-site lot, plus additional on-street parking in the area. Forest Ave Rowhomes is also pet friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs! Reach out to schedule a showing for your new home!

Forest Ave Townhomes is located in Des Moines, Iowa in the 50311 zip code. This apartment community was built in 2025 and has 2 stories with 18 units.

Special Features

  • Across the street from Drake University
  • Carpet in Bedrooms
  • Coded Door Entry
  • Fiber Internet
  • in-unit washer and dryers
  • Luxury hardware
  • LVP Flooring
  • Managed Professionally
  • Mediacom Services
  • New development
  • Off-street parking
  • Reasonable Rent Rates
  • Shares parking station with Casey's Gas
  • Stainless Steel Applicances
  • Student Housing Friendly
  • Thoughtful build
  • Walking Distance to McDonalds

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Public Transportation
  • Shuttle To Campus
  • Walk To Campus

Floorplan Amenities

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Large Bedrooms

Security

  • Controlled Access

Airport

  • Des Moines International

    Drive: 15 min 6.5 mi

Universities

Parks & Recreation

  • Witmer Park

    Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
  • Drake Park

    Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
  • Beaverdale Park

    Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
  • Ashby Park

    Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
  • Drake Municipal Observatory

    Drive: 7 min 2.3 mi

Shopping Centers & Malls

Military Bases

Schools

GreatSchools Rating

Private Elementary & Middle School

385 Students
(515) 255-3162
Grades PK-8

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Drake in Des Moines, IA

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