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Aurora
$981 - $1,071
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 700 Sq. Ft.
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3-334
$981
700 Sq. Ft.
9/3/26
3-316
$1,071
700 Sq. Ft.
9/7/26
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Details
Lease Term Options
3 - 13 Month Leases
Property Information
Built in 1986
144 units / 3 stories
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
Administrative Fee
$150
Application Fee Per Applicant
$50
Street
Other
Garage
Dogs
Dog Deposit
$150
Dog Fee
$150
Dog Rent
$45 / mo
Cats
Cat Deposit
$150
Cat Fee
$150
Cat Rent
$25 / mo
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 Units
Tub/Shower
Vaulted Ceiling
Views
Vinyl Flooring
Walk-In Closets
Washer/Dryer
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Window Coverings
Yard
Community Features
Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
Clubhouse
Controlled Access
Dry Cleaning Service
Elevator
Fitness Center
Garages
Grill
Laundry Facilities
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Picnic Area
Planned Social Activities
Pool
Property Manager on Site
Sundeck
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Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable90 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
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Active77 / 100
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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.
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
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Property Address: 5501 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
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!
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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.
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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
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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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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.)
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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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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.
