The Flats Apartments

3000 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Sq. Ft.
$725 - $1,064	1 - 2 Beds	1 - 2	1 Bath	1 Bath	392 - 775 sq. ft.
View Fees and Policies	1 - 2 Beds	1 - 2	1 Bath	1 Bath	392 - 775 sq. ft.

Pricing and Floor Plans

Sandstone

$725 - $778

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 392 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

03208

$725

392 Sq. Ft.

Now

03107

$753

392 Sq. Ft.

Now

11102

$778

392 Sq. Ft.

Now

Tawny

$731 - $761

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 435 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

22303

$731

435 Sq. Ft.

Now

19202

$751

435 Sq. Ft.

12/7/25

24304

$761

435 Sq. Ft.

12/13/25

Azure

$864 - $884

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 558 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 8

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

18205

$884

558 Sq. Ft.

11/8/25

25206

$864

558 Sq. Ft.

11/21/25

Berry

$1,064

2 Beds, 1 Bath

, 775 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 10

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

21103

$1,064

775 Sq. Ft.

11/10/25

01205

$1,064

775 Sq. Ft.

11/22/25

Lemongrass

$1,016

2 Beds, 1 Bath

, 672 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 17

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

02104

$1,016

672 Sq. Ft.

11/17/25

* 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

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

Utilities & Essentials

Valet Trash
$25 / mo
Smart Home
$40 / mo
Utilities
Varies
Pest Control Fee
$5 / mo
Internet
$65 / mo

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

Application Fee
$50 one-time

Due at Move-In

Security Deposit
Varies
Admin Fee
$115 one-time
Common Area Maintenance Fee
$125 one-time

Due at Move-Out

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

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

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
Pickleball Court
Picnic Area
Pool
Property Manager on Site
Sundeck
Walk-Up
Wi-Fi

Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ^®

Somewhat Walkable57 / 100

Bike Score ^®

Somewhat Bikeable38 / 100

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-6

Public

Sayre Montessori School

Grades PK-2

Private

Child Time

Grades PK-4

Private

Indian Hills Junior High School

Grades 7-8

Public

Valley High School

Grades 10-12

Public

Dowling Catholic High School

Grades 9-12

Private

Valley Southwoods

Grades 9-9

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

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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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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