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The Oaks


6239 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA

Studio - 2 Bed
•
1 Bath

500 - 900 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
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Studio • 1 Bath
$95
Size: N/A
2 Available
Managed By: Measured 6209 SE 5th LLC
6239 SE 5th Street - Garage 3
$Ask
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6239 SE 5th Street - Garage 1
$95
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$719
500 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: KMC Properties
6221-86
$719
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$759
600 ft2
4 Available
Managed By: KMC Properties
6221-82
$759
Available Now
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6205-50
$759
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6221-103
$759
Available Dec 9th, 2025
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6209-03
$759
Available Dec 23rd, 2025
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$635
605 ft2
2 Available
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$635
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#PV53
$635
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$839
900 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: KMC Properties
6221-91
$839
Available Dec 25th, 2025
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$770
795 ft2
5 Available
Managed By:
#PV71
$770
Available Now
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#PV91
$770
Available Now
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#PV37
$770
Available Now
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#PV98
$770
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#PV101
$770
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Total Unit Count: 108
Last Updated: Updated 2 hours ago
Contact Number: (515) 895-4020
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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 The Oaks by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$27,000
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$30,200
per year
Rent report

The Oaks Rent vs. Des Moines Average

 The Oaks      Des Moines Average
1BR
$751
$1,085
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600
2BR
$839
$1,122
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600

The Oaks is asking 31% 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 12% less per month.

The Oaks provides 14% less square footage than the average Des Moines 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
The Oaks
1BR $751 $1.30 $2,253
2BR $839 $0.90 $2,517
Des Moines Average
Studio $971 $2.10 $2,912
1BR $1,085 $1.60 $3,254
2BR $1,122 $1.20 $3,365
3BR $1,427 $1.20 $4,282
4BR $1,812 $1.20 $5,435

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 570 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% 34% 43% 8% 1%
Available Units in Des Moines
Studio 182
1BR 452
2BR 570
3BR 102
4BR 17
Location
Nearby Colleges

Des Moines Area Community College

Drake University

Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Iowa Methodist Medical Center 4.53 mi.
Select Specialty Hospital Des Moines 5.02 mi.
Mercy Medical Center Des Moines 5.02 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Northern Warren Fire Department 0.95 mi.
Norwalk Fire Department 3.81 mi.
King County Fire Protection District 26 4.19 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 6 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 6 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 3 units are vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 500 to 900 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
The property manager did not submit a pet policy with this listing.
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 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $719 to $839. The Oaks has 1 bedroom units available starting at $719 and 2 bedroom units available starting at $839.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 6239 SE 5th St in Des Moines, IA. It's 5.0 miles south from the center of Des Moines.
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