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The Flats Apartments


3000 University Avenue West Des Moines, IA

Studio - 2 Bed
•
1 Bath

392 - 483 Sq. Ft.

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Deal

Move into one of our studio apartments and enjoy the month of May Rent Free - (Up to $600 in savings) *Limited time offer. Restrictions may apply. Only valid on 6+ month leases.
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Studio • 1 Bath
$727 - $796
Size: N/A
3 Available
Managed By: BH Management Services, LLC
#03107
$776
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#03207
$796
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#24302
$727
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Studio • 1 Bath
$766 - $812
392 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: BH Management Services, LLC
#03208
$766+
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$864 - $1,006
Size: N/A
4 Available
Managed By: BH Management Services, LLC
#25105
$914
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#25106
$884
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#22205
$864
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#08104
$1,006
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$996
483 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: BH Management Services, LLC
#14201
$996
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,040
Size: N/A
1 Available
Managed By: BH Management Services, LLC
#01201
$1,040
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
60
Somewhat Walkable
Amenities
On-site Laundry
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Refrigerator
Pool
Clubhouse
Track Lighting
Barbecue
Online Payments
Smoke-free Community
Online Community Portal
Near Grocery Store
Wood-style Flooring
Professional Management
Valet Trash
Package Receiving
24-hour Maintenance
Security System
Secured Entry
Bath Tub
High-speed Internet
Cable-ready
Stainless Steel Appliances
Microwave
Range / Oven
Living Room
Balcony, Deck, Patio
Dishwasher
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Pet Friendly Community
Pet Park
Pet Fee: $200.00
Pet Rent: $25.00
Parking
Surface Parking
Off-street Parking
Lease & Fees
Lease Length:

None

Application Fee: $25
Property details
Description

Welcome home to The Flats Apartments, in West Des Moines, Iowa.We offer studio, one and two bedroom apartments and have great community amenities, it's an exciting time to call The Flats, home.Enjoy an amazingly convenient location seconds from Valley West Mall, I-235, I-80 and I-35 as well as a plethora of shopping, entertainment and restaurants in West Des Moines. The Flats has a professional on-site management team and on-site maintenance to ensure your time at our community is enjoyed. ***At this time, we are not conducting in-person tours. Please call or email if you wish to request a virtual tour.***

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 329
Last Updated: Updated over 1 month ago
Contact Number: (833) 292-7670
Property manager information
BH Management Services, LLC
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Office Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Provider Max Download Speed (Mbps) Max Upload Speed (Mbps)
ViaSat, Inc. 100.0 3.0
Hughes Network Systems, LLC 25.0 3.0
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 The Flats Apartments by bedroom type below.
Studio
Suggested income:
$27,600
per year
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$35,900
per year
Rent report

The Flats Apartments Rent vs. West Des Moines Average

 The Flats Apartments      West Des Moines Average
Studio
$766
$1,011
$0
$350
$700
$1,050
$1,400
1BR
$996
$1,127
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600

The Flats Apartments is asking 12% less than the average 1 bedroom apartment in West Des Moines.

If you upsized to an average priced West Des Moines 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 14% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced West Des Moines studio apartment, you would pay 11% less per month.

The Flats Apartments provides 35% less square footage than the average West Des Moines 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
The Flats Apartments
Studio $766 $2.00 $2,298
1BR $996 $2.10 $2,988
West Des Moines Average
Studio $1,011 $2.80 $3,034
1BR $1,127 $1.50 $3,382
2BR $1,304 $1.20 $3,912
3BR $1,688 $1.20 $5,063
4BR $1,958 $1.00 $5,873

Availability in West 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 177 2BR units on the market in West Des Moines. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
2% 40% 47% 10% 1%
Available Units in West Des Moines
Studio 7
1BR 152
2BR 177
3BR 36
4BR 4
Location
Nearby Colleges

Drake University

Des Moines Area Community College

Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Mercy Medical Center West Lakes 2.3 mi.
Methodist West Hospital 2.61 mi.
Mercy Franklin Center 3.3 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Clive Fire Department 0.84 mi.
West Des Moines Fire Department 0.99 mi.
Clive Fire Department 1.85 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 10 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 10 units vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 392 to 483 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 studio, 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 $727 to $1,040. The Flats Apartments has studio units available starting at $727, 1 bedroom units available starting at $864, and 2 bedroom units available starting at $1,040.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 3000 University Avenue in West Des Moines, IA. It's 2.7 miles northwest from the center of West Des Moines.
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