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(515) 305-2763
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6316 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

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Chad Estates

6316 Urbandale Ave
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 305-2763
Chad Estates in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
  • 2 Bedroom Bedrooms
  • $815 Pricing
  • 800 Square Feet

About Chad Estates

Welcome to Chad Estates in Des Moines, IA! Our apartments offer modern conveniences such as air conditioning and newer appliances to make your living experience comfortable and efficient. With onsite laundry facilities, you can easily take care of your laundry needs without leaving the property. Enjoy peace of mind with secured entry and 24-hour emergency maintenance services available to address any issues promptly. Experience the convenience and security of Chad Estates - your ideal place to call home in Des Moines.

Chad Estates is located in the Merle Hay Neighborhood and 50322 Zip code of Des Moines, IA. This community is professionally managed by Premier Real Estate Services

Property Contact Info

Office Hours

Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Chad Estates offers 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $815 and having 800 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • 2 Bedrooms

      2 bedroom

      $815

      2 Beds, 1 Bath, 800 sq ft
      Available Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
      $815Available Now2800$500
      $815Available Now22800$500
      $815 September 15, 20263800$500

      Model Amenities and Features

      Unique Features

      • Full Appliance Package

      Model Rent and Fees

      Model Price

      • $815

      Deposit

      • $500 deposit

      Unit 2 Amenities and Features

      Unique Features

      • Full Appliance Package

      Unit 2 Rent and Fees

      Unit Price

      • $815

      Deposit

      • $500 deposit

      Unit Description

      Welcome to Chad Estates in Des Moines, IA! Our apartments offer modern conveniences such as air conditioning and newer appliances to make your living experience comfortable and efficient. With onsite laundry facilities, you can easily take care of your laundry needs without leaving the property. Enjoy peace of mind with secured entry and 24-hour emergency maintenance services available to address any issues promptly. Experience the convenience and security of Chad Estates - your ideal place to call home in Des Moines.

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $815

      Unit 22 Amenities and Features

      Unique Features

      • Full Appliance Package

      Unit 22 Rent and Fees

      Unit Price

      • $815

      Deposit

      • $500 deposit

      Unit Description

      Welcome to Chad Estates in Des Moines, IA! Our apartments offer modern conveniences such as air conditioning and newer appliances to make your living experience comfortable and efficient. With onsite laundry facilities, you can easily take care of your laundry needs without leaving the property. Enjoy peace of mind with secured entry and 24-hour emergency maintenance services available to address any issues promptly. Experience the convenience and security of Chad Estates - your ideal place to call home in Des Moines.

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $815

      Unit 3 Amenities and Features

      Unique Features

      • Full Appliance Package

      Unit 3 Rent and Fees

      Unit Price

      • $815

      Deposit

      • $500 deposit

      Unit Description

      Welcome to Chad Estates in Des Moines, IA! Our apartments offer modern conveniences such as air conditioning and newer appliances to make your living experience comfortable and efficient. With onsite laundry facilities, you can easily take care of your laundry needs without leaving the property. Enjoy peace of mind with secured entry and 24-hour emergency maintenance services available to address any issues promptly. Experience the convenience and security of Chad Estates - your ideal place to call home in Des Moines.

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $815
    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. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Property Information

    • 30 Units
    • 3 Stories
    • Built in 1973

    Fees and Policies

    The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

    Ask About Our Fees

    Required Fees

    One-Time Basics

    Due at Application
    Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$60.00

    Pet Policy and Fees

    Cats
    Allowed
    Dogs
    Allowed

    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.

    Features and Amenities

    Unique Amenities

    • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
    • Full Appliance Package
    • On-Site Laundry
    • Secured Entry
    • Updated Appliances

    On-Site Services

    • Laundry Facilities

    Interior Features

    • Air Conditioning
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    6316 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

    Getting Around

    • 50 / 100 Fairly walkable

      Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

    • 30 / 100 Limited public transit

      Transit is available for some trips

    • 50 / 100 Fairly bikeable

      Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

    • 80 / 100 Very car friendly

      Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

    Scores provided by Local Logic details

    Getting to Know the Area

    • 60 / 100 Restaurants

      Variety of restaurants within a few minutes

    • 60 / 100 Cafes

      Variety of cafés within a few minutes

    • 60 / 100 Nightlife

      Several bars within a few minutes

    • 70 / 100 Shopping

      Several shops within a few minutes

    • 60 / 100 Parks

      Large amount of park space nearby

    • 100 / 100 Noise Level

      Virtually no sources of noise nearby

    Scores provided by Local Logic

    Frequently Asked Questions about Chad Estates

    Where is Chad Estates located?

    Chad Estates is located at 6316 Urbandale Ave near the Merle Hay area of Des Moines, IA

    What is the current rent range at Chad Estates?

    2 Bedrooms at Chad Estates currently start from $815. Call today for more info!

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for Chad Estates are
    • Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Saturday Closed
    • Sunday Closed

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Cost Per Sq.Ft. 3.6

      The Cost Per Square Foot rating shows you the average cost per square foot for floorplans at this community in relation to the local average.

    • Affordability Nice Value3.2

      The Chad Estates Apartments are 19.9% cheaper than the average apartment in the Merle Hay area, and 38.0% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Merle Hay Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      2 Bedroom$815$1,017-$202-19.9%

      Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      2 Bedroom$815$1,314-$499-38.0%

      Methodology: On 09/12/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 96 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Chad Estates (Merle Hay), and 617 other apartment communities in Des Moines using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 09/12/2026

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    Nearby Schools

    Hillis Elementary School

    Des Moines Independent Community School District
    2401 56th Street
    Public School - Grades K-5 (309 Students)
    In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
    1/10

    Meredith Middle School

    Des Moines Independent Community School District
    4827 Madison Avenue
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (626 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away
    5/10

    Hoover High School

    Des Moines Independent Community School District
    4800 Northwest Aurora Avenue
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (874 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away
    3/10
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from Chad Estates.

    Big Box and Retail

    Staples

    3800 Merle Hay Rd
    1 minute drive / 0.66 miles away

    Petco

    7333 Buffalo Rd
    5 minute drive / 1.81 miles away

    Walgreens

    1660 22nd St
    5 minute drive / 2.46 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Drake University

    2507 University Avenue
    5 minute drive / 2.63 miles away

    Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

    1100 7th Street
    8 minute drive / 4.0 miles away

    Grand View University

    1200 Grandview Ave
    10 minute drive / 5.1 miles away

    Groceries

    Price Chopper

    1819 Beaver Ave
    4 minute drive / 1.55 miles away

    Natural Grocers

    8650 Hickman Rd
    5 minute drive / 1.96 miles away

    Hy-Vee

    1900 Grand Ave
    8 minute drive / 3.86 miles away

    Hospitals

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Road
    6 minute drive / 3.06 miles away

    Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant Street
    8 minute drive / 4.0 miles away

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave
    8 minute drive / 4.09 miles away

    Military Bases

    Camp Dodge

    11 minute drive / 5.58 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    Greenwood Park

    4500 Grande Ave
    5 minute drive / 2.68 miles away

    Holiday Aquatic Center

    1701 Railroad Ave
    8 minute drive / 3.77 miles away

    Pappajohn Sculpture Park

    13th St. and Grand Ave
    8 minute drive / 4.15 miles away

    Chad Estates has 5 parks within 7.9 miles, including Greenwood Park, Holiday Aquatic Center , Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Gray's Lake , and James W. Cownie Soccer Complex.

    Shopping Centers

    Mc Neal Shopping Center

    3009 Merle Hay Rd
    1 minute drive / 0.23 miles away

    Boston Commons

    3100-3116 Merle Hay Rd
    1 minute drive / 0.25 miles away

    McNeal Plaza

    3015-3107 Merle Hay Rd
    1 minute drive / 0.25 miles away

    Chad Estates has 5 shopping centers within 0.8 miles.

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    Des Moines Studio Apartments $965$480$2,360
    Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,179$480$5,792
    Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,314$645$3,705
    Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,672$655$3,236
    Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,350$530$2,300

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