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The Flats Apartments

3000 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly RentBedroomsBathrooms
$738 - $1,0531 - 2 1 Bath

Pricing and Floor Plans

Sandstone

$738
1 Bed, 1 Bath
392 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 29
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
11107
$738
392
8/29/25
03201
$738
392
9/3/25

Tawny

$773
1 Bed, 1 Bath
435 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 28
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
19207
$773
435
8/28/25

Pewter

$762
1 Bed, 1 Bath
483 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 19
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
08204
$762
483
9/19/25

Berry

$1,053
2 Beds, 1 Bath
775 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 8
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
01204
$1,053
775
10/8/25
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. 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 - 15 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1973
  • 329 units / 2 stories

Fees and Policies

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

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Administrative Fee
    $115
  • Application Fee
    $50

Matterport 3D Tours

Property Highlights

  • Community Wifi
  • Detached Garages
  • Valet Waste Service
  • Flexible Lease Terms
  • Fire Pit
  • Little Free Library
  • Pure Air Community
  • First Floor
  • On-Call Emergency Maintenance
  • Pet Friendly

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Granite Countertops
  • Heating

Community Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Dog Park
  • Fitness Center
  • Garages
  • Grill
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Package Service
  • Pet Play Area
  • Pickleball Court

Map of The Flats Apartments

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Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ®

Somewhat Walkable57 / 100

Bike Score ®

Somewhat Bikeable38 / 100

Soundscore ™

Active74 / 100

Transit

Airport
Des Moines International
19 min Drive
Des Moines International

Moving to Outer West Des Moines/Urbandale, West Des Moines, IA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Flats Apartments proximity to Clock Tower Square, Valley West Mall, and Governor Square. Clock Tower Square is 0.3 miles away, and Valley West Mall is within a 6 minute walk.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Flats Apartments are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 4.3 miles, including Living History Farms, American Legion Park, and Drake Municipal Observatory.

Airports

Living in Outer West Des Moines/Urbandale provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 18 minutes from The Flats Apartments.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

6 rating

Clive Elementary School

Grades PK-6

Public

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Sayre Montessori School

Grades PK-2

Private

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Child Time

Grades PK-4

Private

7 rating

Indian Hills Junior High School

Grades 7-8

Public

5 rating

Valley High School

Grades 10-12

Public

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Dowling Catholic High School

Grades 9-12

Private

4 rating

Valley Southwoods

Grades 9-9

Public

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Drake University

Drive: 11 min (6 mi)

Des Moines Area C.C., West

Drive: 12 min (7.1 mi)

Des Moines Area C.C., Urban

Drive: 13 min (7.3 mi)

Grand View University

Drive: 16 min (10.4 mi)

About The Flats Apartments

The Flats Apartments is the home you've been looking for in West Des Moines, IA. With comfortable studio, one-, and two-bedroom homes complete with stainless steel appliances, patios, and granite countertops, you're guaranteed to find a place to live... with a lifestyle to love. What's more, as a member of the community you'll also have convenient access to area amenities, plus a community dog park and swimming pool.

The Flats Apartments is an apartment community

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Contact

Property Address:
3000 University Ave,
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone Number: (515) 400-3058
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For The Flats Apartments

4.1

32 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

6/26/25

Great Location, Amazing Staff

Great location, Amazing staff, and good apartment offerings. Although I've only recently moved in, the staff are very active and quick to resolve any maintenance issues or answer any questions one may have.

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Property Manager at The Flats Apartments responded to this review

Thanks for sharing your positive experience at The Flats Apartments! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the location and that our team has been active in addressing any questions or maintenance needs. Welcome to the community!

6/10/25

Moving In

The process, property, and people have all been on board, ensuring everything's maintained, and very helpful. Would Recommend

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Property Manager at The Flats Apartments responded to this review

Thanks for the awesome feedback about The Flats Apartments! We're glad to hear that everything from the process to our team has been helpful and well-maintained. Your recommendation means a lot to us—have a great day!

11/27/23

Amazing

My husband and I just met with Scout for a tour. Amazing from what it use to be so clean and neat. Very professional and so nice apartment is just what we are looking for.

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Property Manager at The Flats Apartments responded to this review

We're so glad to know that you and your husband had a great tour with Scout at The Flats Apartments! It's especially wonderful to hear that the cleanliness, professionalism, and overall appeal of our community align well with what you've been looking... for. We thank you for sharing this positive experience and hope you'll keep in touch!

3/21/22

Terrible experience

I moved into this apartment about a month ago and my experience at the Flats has been terrible. I’ve had to call in so many maintenance request for various reasons to outlets not working to my bathroom being flooded to broken windows. Recently I went home for 2 weeks to visit my girlfriend and came back last Thursday to my bathtub and toilet had flooded with sewage from the two apartments above me. When the plumber fixed it on Friday he told me that although it was fixed right now, it could... happen again. I also put in a cleaning request because the bathroom was still dirty after the plumbing was fixed. No one could come Friday so i had to wait till Monday(today). I wasn’t able to use the bathroom or shower all weekend due to not wanting to touch or clean the sewage of whoever lived in the two apartments above me. I relayed this issue to the front office and they’re response to me was that yea it happens but I have to deal with it. If you don’t tolerate these type of things, this is not the place for you. I suggest you try to find a better place.

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9 People Found This Helpful

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11/18/20

Verified Renter

Responsive staff. Excellent maintenance. Continuous upgrades to grounds. Recommend

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3 People Found This Helpful

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