Woodland Place Apartments

4957-4949 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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(15)
Monthly Rent
$1,000 - $1,200
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Bedrooms
1 - 2
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
635 - 836 sq ft

1 to 2 Months Free + $25 App Fee!

1 Month Free with a 12-Month Lease or 2 Months Free with a 24-Month Lease. Plus $25 application fee per adult in the apartment.

Pricing and Floor Plans

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635 1BR/1BA

$1,000
1 Bed, 1 Bath
635 Sq. Ft.
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2 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
8
$1,000
635
Now
37
$1,000
635
Now

836 2BR/1BA interior unit

$1,100 - $1,175
2 Beds, 1 Bath
836 Sq. Ft.
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7 Available Units
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Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
5
$1,175
836
Now
43
$1,175
836
Now
25
$1,175
836
Now

836 2BR/1BA Upper Corner Unit

$1,200
2 Beds, 1 Bath
836 Sq. Ft.
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1 Available Unit
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
42
$1,200
836
Now

762 2b/1b small master closet

$1,100
2 Beds, 1 Bath
762 Sq. Ft.
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1 Available Unit
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
18
$1,100
762
Oct. 23
* 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

  • 12 - 24 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1984
  • 60 units3 stories

Fees & Policies

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

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $25

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

  • 10 minutes from downtown
  • 24/7 emergency maintenance
  • close to school routes
  • community garden
  • community patio area
  • crime free property
  • Dart Bus Station
  • Dart Bus Stop On Site
  • Dog Park
  • fenced in dog pay area
  • garages for rent
  • interstate 80/35 & 235 access close by
  • large parking lots
  • locally managed
  • Locally owned
  • location just off I235
  • Multiple lease options
  • Near by walking and bike paths
  • near Valley Junction
  • Near Valley West

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Garden

Community Features

  • Controlled Access
  • Dog Park
  • Garages
  • Health Club Discount
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Package Service
  • Pet Play Area
  • Playground
  • Property Manager on Site

Map of Woodland Place Apartments

Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

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Airport

Des Moines International

18 min Drive

Des Moines International

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

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Woodland Place Apartments proximity to Walnut Grove Center, The Shoppes at Three Fountains, and Ashworth Plaza. Walnut Grove Center is 0.2 miles away, and The Shoppes at Three Fountains is within an 18 minute walk.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Woodland Place Apartments are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 4.9 miles, including Living History Farms, American Legion Park, and Raccoon River Park and Nature Lodge.

Airports

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

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Crossroads Park Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

Jordan Creek Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

Not rated

Montessori Children's House

Grades PK-5

Private

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Indian Hills Junior High School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

St Francis Of Assisi School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Valley High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Dowling Catholic High School

Grades 9-12

Private

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Valley Southwoods

Grades 6-12

Public

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Des Moines Area C.C., West Drive: 9 min (4.5 mi)
Des Moines University Drive: 11 min (5.8 mi)
Drake University Drive: 11 min (6.9 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban Drive: 13 min (8.2 mi)

About Woodland Place Apartments

Welcome to Woodland Place Apartments in West Des Moines, Iowa. Our newly remodeled community offers a variety of amenities designed to make you feel right at home. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and scenic… bike and walking paths, Woodland Place puts everything within reach. We’re just minutes from Valley West Mall, Historic Valley Junction, I-80/35, I-235, and only 12 minutes from downtown Des Moines.

Residents enjoy 24-hour on-call maintenance, a fenced pet park, playground, community garden, and a relaxing patio area. Each building is equipped with in-unit washer and dryer combos, along with spacious community laundry facilities. We proudly welcome all pets, and as a locally owned and managed property, we’re committed to providing personalized service.

Call or stop by today to tour our community and begin your next chapter at Woodland Place Apartments.

Woodland Place Apartments is an apartment community in West Des Moines, IA

Contact

Property Address:
4957-4949 Woodland Ave,
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone Number: (515) 461-7139
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday By Appointment Only
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday By Appointment Only

Renter Reviews

For Woodland Place Apartments

4.0

15 Ratings & Reviews

  • 9/6/26

    Love the new units & upgrades

    Washer/dryer in units, new hardwood floors, new cabinets, and new appliances are nice. Love it here. Great neighborhood!

    Review from Apartments.com

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Languages: English

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