The Flats Apartments

3000 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Total Monthly Price: $759 - $1,108
Bedrooms: Studio - 2Studio - 2 Beds
Bathrooms: 1 Bath1 Bath
Sq. Ft.: 392 - 775 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

Azure

$949 - $988 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 558 Sq. Ft.

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9 Available Units

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

20106

$949

558 Sq. Ft.

Now

24201

$958

558 Sq. Ft.

Now

20105

$958

558 Sq. Ft.

Now

Tawny

$759 - $791 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 435 Sq. Ft.

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4 Available Units

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

25303

$759

435 Sq. Ft.

Now

22204

$791

435 Sq. Ft.

Now

18204

$781

435 Sq. Ft.

Oct. 12

18103

$781

435 Sq. Ft.

Nov. 20

Sandstone

$779 - $809 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 392 Sq. Ft.

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3 Available Units

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

03207

$809

392 Sq. Ft.

Now

03106

$809

392 Sq. Ft.

Now

03108

$779

392 Sq. Ft.

Oct. 5

Pewter

$909 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 483 Sq. Ft.

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1 Available Unit

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

14201

$909

483 Sq. Ft.

Nov. 26 New

Berry

$1,099 - $1,102 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds, 1 Bath

, 775 Sq. Ft.

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5 Available Units

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

01208

$1,099

775 Sq. Ft.

Now

21206

$1,102

775 Sq. Ft.

Oct. 23

01204

$1,102

775 Sq. Ft.

Oct. 27

Lemongrass

$1,108 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds, 1 Bath

, 672 Sq. Ft.

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2 Available Units

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

04201

$1,108

672 Sq. Ft.

Nov. 15

09102

$1,108

672 Sq. Ft.

Dec. 10

* 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 - 15 Month Leases

Property Information

Built in 1973
329 units2 stories

Fees & Policies

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

Utilities & Essentials

Utility Service Fee

Included in Rent / mo
Utilities

Varies / mo

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

Application Fee

$65

Due at Move-In

Administrative Fee

$115
Security Deposit

Varies one-time

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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Drive Time

Walk Time

Bike Ride Time

Public Transit

Property Highlights

Coffee Bar
Detached Garages
Fire Pit
First Floor
Flexible Lease Terms
Little Free Library
On-Call Emergency Maintenance
Package Lockers
Pet Friendly
Pickleball Court
Picnic/bbq Area
Pool View
Pure Air Community
Second Floor
Smart Home Technology
Smart Home Technology Package
Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout
Valet Waste Service
Water Leak Sensors

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning
Balcony
Cable Ready
Carpet
Ceiling Fans
Dining Room
Disposal
Eat-in Kitchen
Granite Countertops
Heating
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Patio
Range
Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliances
Tub/Shower
Vinyl Flooring
Walk-In Closets
Window Coverings

Community Features

Clubhouse
Dog Park
Fitness Center
Garages
Grill
Laundry Facilities
Maintenance on site
Package Service
Pet Play Area
Pet Washing Station
Pickleball Court
Picnic Area
Pool
Property Manager on Site
Short Term Lease
Sundeck
Walk-Up
Wi-Fi

Map of The Flats Apartments

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Some public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

Scores provided by

Transit

Airport

Des Moines International

19 min Drive

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

Clive Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

Sayre Montessori School

Grades PK-5

Private

Indian Hills Junior High School

Grades 6-8

Public

Sacred Heart School

Grades K-8

Private

Valley High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Dowling Catholic High School

Grades 9-12

Private

Valley Southwoods

Grades 6-12

Public

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)
Des Moines University	Drive: 14 min (8.5 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 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 in West Des Moines, IA

Contact

Property Address:

3000 University Ave,
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Phone Number: (515) 400-3058

More Information:

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Office Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For The Flats Apartments

4.3

32 Ratings & Reviews

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.

Review from Apartments.com

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

Review from Apartments.com

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.

Review from Apartments.com

10 People Found This Helpful
11/17/20

Verified Renter

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

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3 People Found This Helpful