Ashley Square

5501 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Monthly Rent: $1,095 - $1,243; View Fees and Policies
Bedrooms: 1 - 21 - 2 Beds
Bathrooms: 1 - 21 - 2 Baths
Sq. Ft.: 700 - 1,000 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

Aurora

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 700 Sq. Ft.

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Jordan

$1,095 - $1,243

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,000 Sq. Ft.

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6 Available Units

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

3-313

$1,203

1,000 Sq. Ft.

Oct. 28

5-511

$1,243

1,000 Sq. Ft.

Nov. 6

4-407

$1,095

1,000 Sq. Ft.

Dec. 18

* 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. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

3 - 13 Month Leases

Property Information

Built in 1986
144 units3 stories

Fees & Policies

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

Utilities & Essentials

Community Protection Program - Accidental Liability

$15 / mo
Preventative pest control

$3 / mo
Administration fee

$3.95 / mo
Electricity

Varies / mo
Water/Sewer & Trash

Varies by unit
Water/Sewer and Trash

Varies by unit

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

Administration Fee

$150
Pre-Lease Security Deposit

$300
Application Fee

$60

Due at Move-In

Non-Refundable Move-In Fee

$350

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.

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Property Highlights

Breakfast Bar
Carpeting
Central Heat and Air Conditioning
Coffee Bar
Community Room
Complimentary Coffee Bar
Controlled Access Buildings
Dog Waste Stations
Expansive Vaulted Ceilings
Flexible Rent Payments
Fully Equipped Kitchen with Open Layout
Hardwood Style Flooring
High-Speed Internet Available
Johnston School System
Minutes from I-35, off Merle Hay Road
Patio/Balcony
Patio/Balcony Storage
Pet Friendly
Separate Dining Room Area
Snow Removal
Washer/Dryer Connections
Wood Cabinets

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning
Balcony
Built-In Bookshelves
Cable Ready
Carpet
Deck
Dining Room
Dishwasher
Disposal
Double Vanities
Fireplace
High Speed Internet Access
Kitchen
Lawn
Oven
Patio
Range
Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliances
Storage Space
Tub/Shower
Vaulted Ceiling
Views
Vinyl Flooring
Walk-In Closets
Washer/Dryer
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Window Coverings
Yard

Community Features

Clubhouse
Controlled Access
Elevator
Fitness Center
Garages
Laundry Facilities
Maintenance on site
Planned Social Activities
Pool
Property Manager on Site
Sundeck
Walking/Biking Trails
Wi-Fi

Map of Ashley Square

Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

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Transit

Airport

Des Moines International

22 min Drive

Moving to Meredith, Des Moines, IA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Ashley Square proximity to Haymarket Square, Haymarket Mall, and Merle Hay Mart. Haymarket Square is 0.2 miles away, and Haymarket Mall is within a 9 minute walk.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Ashley Square are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Westchester Park, Ashby Park, and Beaverdale Park.

Airports

Living in Meredith provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 21 minutes from Ashley Square.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Timber Ridge Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

Jensen Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

Johnston Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Summit Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Holy Trinity

Grades PK-8

Private

Johnston Senior High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Gospel Assembly Christian Academy

Grades K-12

Private

Colleges and Universities

School	Commute Time (Distance)
Drake University	Drive: 10 min (4.5 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban	Drive: 13 min (5.9 mi)
Grand View University	Drive: 12 min (7.9 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny	Drive: 18 min (9.9 mi)

About Ashley Square

Ashley Square is a pet-friendly apartment community off Merle Hay Road with renovated one and two-bedroom apartment homes. This picturesque location is surrounded by beautiful landscaping, mature trees and lots of grass space. Located in the Johnston… School District and just minutes from I-35 and I-80 makes your commute around the greater Des Moines metropolitan area a breeze. Ashley Square is conveniently located near the Merle Hay Mall, Walnut Creek YMCA, Waveland Golf Course, Target, along with nearby parks and trails. Great experiences are just around the corner.

Ashley Square is a pet-friendly apartment community off Merle Hay Road with renovated one and two-bedroom apartment homes. This picturesque location is surrounded by beautiful landscaping, mature trees and lots of grass space. Located in the Johnston School District and just minutes from I-35 and I-80 makes your commute around the greater Des Moines metropolitan area a breeze. Ashley Square is conveniently located near the Merle Hay Mall, Walnut Creek YMCA, Waveland Golf Course, Target, along with nearby parks and trails. Great experiences are just around the corner.

Ashley Square is an apartment community in Des Moines, IA

Contact

Property Address:

5501 Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50310

Phone Number: (515) 303-4728

More Information:

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Office Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed

Renter Reviews

For Ashley Square

3.7

14 Ratings & Reviews

7/22/26

Do NOT move here!!

Charged for ‘updated’ unit & ‘new appliances’.. However the appliances were NOT new, dryer didn’t even work! ANTS are literally swarming the complex & mold from bottom unit infection all the way onto my daughter’s pillow!! Their solution..?! Throw some paint on it! Then have the audacity to charge my daughter late fees when it was THEM who took DAYS to FIX the charges that weren’t supposed to be there in the first place!!!
Make that make sense ??
Ashley Square Apts are disgusting & unlivable!

Review from Apartments.com

Property Manager at Ashley Square responded to this review

We are very sorry that you've had a negative experience living at Ashley Square. We take feedback like yours very seriously, as we always strive to provide our residents with a home they love. If you'd be willing to speak to someone about your… experience, please contact us at info@timberlandpartners.com and we'll connect you to a member of our regional management team.
6/24/26

Great management

The office team is so helpful and showed me everything I needed to know! I got the apartment I wanted and absolutely love it here.

Review from Apartments.com

Property Manager at Ashley Square responded to this review

Hello, thank you so much for leaving us a review about your experience living at our community! Our team at Ashley Square works hard to make sure all of our residents receive exceptional, friendly service and we are glad to hear we have been living… up to those expectations. Please don't hesitate to reach out in the future if you ever need anything, we are always here to help! We look forward to continue welcoming you home here!
9/10/25

Review

Great staff, Beautiful and spaces enough to raises kiddos very peaceful and quiet neighborhood the landlord is amazing. Recommend moving here!!

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Property Manager at Ashley Square responded to this review

Thank you for the positive feedback, ! We're thrilled to see that you have had a positive experience with our team at Ashley Square. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience with us and hope you continue to do so!
6/13/25

I like everything in Ashley square!

A good team working example . ( They take care of everything as a team and leave no problem unanswered.)

Review from Apartments.com

Property Manager at Ashley Square responded to this review

Thank you so much for leaving us a review! Our team at Ashley Square takes pride in providing all of our residents with exceptional service and friendly communication when living at our community. If you ever need anything from us please don't… hesitate to reach out! We are so excited to have you here with us!
8/17/22

stay far far away

this place might look okay from the outside, but it is a complete dump! there are huge holes in the ceilings in the hallways. stains all over the carpet in the hallways. packages get stolen, broken down cars in the parking lots that don't move for months when parking is already scarce to begin with, cockroaches big time, 90% of the garages flood every time it rains. this place is an over-priced hell hole to live. the buildings smell terrible half the time. parking lot floods every time it… rains. people from the complex across the street let their kids come over and terrorize the property. vehicles being broken into and stolen. for what they are charging to live here, you would expect more. there are way better places to rent for the same money every month. i also think that they are price gouging the water/sewer charges. they are charging almost $70 a month for a 2 bedroom apartment, when i've asked several homeowners and their water bills are not that much. each apartment doesn't have it's own water meter, so they just guess how much to charge you each month. no one cleans up their dog poop either. there has also been a murder on the property! you now have to pay some stupid liability charge every month even if you have your own renter's insurance policy, they still make you pay it. this place will promise you the world and not deliver any of it. take your money elsewhere.

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5 People Found This Helpful

Property Manager at Ashley Square responded to this review

Thank you for leaving us your honest review. We appreciate your candid feedback and are very sorry to hear that you have had a negative experience with our team at Ashley Square. Our team works hard to provide an exceptional living experience for all… of our residents so we take your concerns very seriously. We would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly in order to address your concerns immediately and understand how we can do better in the future. Please call or text us at (515) 444-2370. We look forward to hearing from you.