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Ashley Square


5501 Aurora Ave Des Moines, IA

1 - 2 Bed
•
1 - 2 Bath

700 - 1,000 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Mar. 31st
Floor plans
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$912 - $1,367
700 ft2
4 Available
Managed By: Timberland Partners, Inc.
5-522
$912+
Available Mar 31st, 2026
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3-321
$912+
Available May 6th, 2026
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5-516
$912+
Available May 7th, 2026
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3-334
$912+
Available May 22nd, 2026
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,020 - $1,457
1000 ft2
3 Available
Managed By: Timberland Partners, Inc.
3-331
$1,020+
Available May 1st, 2026
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5-506
$1,020+
Available May 28th, 2026
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5-508
$1,020+
Available May 28th, 2026
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Ashley Square
Ashley Square
Ashley Square
Location ratings
Walk Score®
48
Car-Dependent
Transit Score®
35
Some Transit
Bike Score®
38
Somewhat Bikeable
Amenities
In-unit Laundry
On-site Laundry
Fitness Center
Refrigerator
Fireplace
Garbage Disposal
Pool
Walk In Closets
Controlled Access
Hardwood Floors
Coffee Bar
Breakfast Bar
Sun Deck
Stainless Appliances
Freezer
Picnic Area
Sundeck
On-site Maintenance
Professional On-site Management
On-site Management
Open Concept
Built-in Shelving
Highway Access
Business Center
Clubhouse
Package Receiving
Secured Entry
Elevator
High / Vaulted Ceiling
Stainless Steel Appliances
Microwave
Range / Oven
Living Room
Carpet
Income Restricted
Balcony, Deck, Patio
Dishwasher
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Pet Friendly Community
Restrictions:

2 pets per home. Breed restrictions may apply.

Parking
Covered Parking
Garage - Detached
Lease & Fees
Lease Length:

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

Application Fee: $50
Property details
Description

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.

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 144
Last Updated: Updated 13 hours ago
Contact Number: (515) 444-2370
Office Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Internet Providers
Provider Max Download Speed (Mbps) Max Upload Speed (Mbps)
ViaSat, Inc. 100.0 3.0
Hughes Network Systems, LLC 25.0 3.0
CenturyLink, Inc. 20.0 1.5
VSAT Systems, LLC 2.0 1.3
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. 2.0 0.064
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for Ashley Square by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$32,800
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$36,700
per year
Rent report

Ashley Square Rent vs. Des Moines Average

 Ashley Square      Des Moines Average
1BR
$912
$1,121
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600
2BR
$1,020
$1,155
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600

Ashley Square is asking 19% less than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Des Moines.

If you upsized to an average priced Des Moines 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 3% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Des Moines studio apartment, you would pay 9% less per month.

Ashley Square provides 5% more square footage than the average Des Moines 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Ashley Square
1BR $912 $1.30 $2,736
2BR $1,020 $1.00 $3,060
Des Moines Average
Studio $1,027 $2.20 $3,080
1BR $1,121 $1.70 $3,362
2BR $1,155 $1.30 $3,465
3BR $1,501 $1.20 $4,503
4BR $1,808 $1.20 $5,423

Availability in Des Moines

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 502 2BR units on the market in Des Moines. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
14% 36% 42% 7% 1%
Available Units in Des Moines
Studio 168
1BR 436
2BR 502
3BR 84
4BR 13
Location
Nearby Colleges

Drake University

Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College

Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Va Central Iowa Healthcare System 1.9 mi.
Mercy Franklin Center 2.04 mi.
Broadlawns Medical Center 3.12 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Johnston Fire Department 2.55 mi.
Windsor Heights Fire Department 2.85 mi.
Clive Fire Department 2.99 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 7 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 7 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. The soonest move-in date is March 31, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 700 to 1,000 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $912 to $1,457. Ashley Square has 1 bedroom units available starting at $912 and 2 bedroom units available starting at $1,020.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 5501 Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA. It's 5.6 miles northwest from the center of Des Moines.
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