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The Village at Westchester


5413 Aurora Ave. Des Moines, IA

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1 - 2 Bed
1 - 2 Bath

600 - 2,400 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$703 - $927
600 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Elevate Property Management
04-112
$703+
Available Jan 30th, 2026
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$721 - $956
792 ft2
8 Available
Managed By: Elevate Property Management
03-086
$725+
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01-023
$725+
Available Dec 19th, 2025
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08-227
$725+
Available Dec 25th, 2025
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03-067
$721+
Available Dec 30th, 2025
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03-064
$721+
Available Dec 31st, 2025
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04-096
$721+
Available Jan 30th, 2026
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04-119
$725+
Available Mar 2nd, 2026
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09-252
$725+
Available Apr 30th, 2026
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$703 - $944
748 ft2
7 Available
Managed By: Elevate Property Management
01-001
$716+
Available Dec 17th, 2025
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03-070
$716+
Available Dec 19th, 2025
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05-155
$703+
Available Jan 30th, 2026
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05-147
$703+
Available Jan 30th, 2026
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08-244
$716+
Available Jan 30th, 2026
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02-032
$716+
Available Jan 30th, 2026
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04-113
$703+
Available Apr 30th, 2026
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,268 - $1,671
2400 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Elevate Property Management
07-208
$1,268+
Available Jan 30th, 2026
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Where you'll live
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
43
Car-Dependent
Transit Score®
35
Some Transit
Bike Score®
37
Somewhat Bikeable
Amenities
On-site Laundry
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Fireplace
Garbage Disposal
Pool
Walk In Closets
24-hour Maintenance
Range / Oven
Playground
On-site Maintenance
Professional On-site Management
Cable Ready
Johnston School District
High-speed Internet
Cable-ready
Ceiling Fans
Freezer
Microwave
Living Room
Carpet
Balcony, Deck, Patio
Dishwasher
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Pet Friendly Community
Other:

Cats & Dogs Allowed

Pet Fee: $300.00
Pet Rent: $35.00
Restrictions:

Pet Restrictions Apply, One-time fee is $300 for 2 pets

Parking
Covered Parking
Off-street Parking
Lease & Fees
Lease Length:

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Property details
Description

The Village at Westchester in Des Moines, IA offers a unique neighborhood atmosphere with 23 park-like acres for your enjoyment and relaxation. The Village offers unparalleled convenience, located just minutes from Merle Hay Mall, groceries, movie theaters, restaurants and other great shopping opportunities. Nearly everything is within one mile of your new home, and you'll be just minutes from interstates. The Village is a pet friendly community!

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 334
Last Updated: Updated 5 hours ago
Contact Number: (515) 361-3015
Property manager information
Elevate Property Management
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Office Hours
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: 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
Data from June 2020 provided by the FCC
Reviews
The Village at Westchester
1.0
1 review
I'm writing this on June 5th 2018 I live in what was advertised as the penthouse style apartments. When I first moved in I couldn't use my storage area...
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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 Village at Westchester by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$25,300
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$27,000
per year
Rent report

The Village at Westchester Rent vs. Des Moines Average

 The Village at Westchester      Des Moines Average
1BR
$703
$1,085
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600
2BR
$752
$1,122
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600

The Village at Westchester is asking 33% less than the average 2 bedroom apartment in Des Moines.

If you upsized to an average priced Des Moines 3 bedroom apartment, you would pay 21% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Des Moines 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 3% less per month.

The Village at Westchester provides 5% less square footage than the average Des Moines 2 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
The Village at Westchester
1BR $703 $1.20 $2,109
2BR $752 $0.90 $2,255
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
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Va Central Iowa Healthcare System 1.82 mi.
Mercy Franklin Center 2.06 mi.
Broadlawns Medical Center 3.05 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Johnston Fire Department 2.51 mi.
Windsor Heights Fire Department 2.94 mi.
Clive Fire Department 3.11 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 17 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 14 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 1 unit is vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 600 to 2,400 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 $703 to $1,671. The Village at Westchester has 1 bedroom units available starting at $703 and 2 bedroom units available starting at $703.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 5413 Aurora Ave. in Des Moines, IA. It's 5.5 miles northwest from the center of Des Moines.
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