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1340 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Colonial Village

1340 42nd St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 400-3798
Colonial Village in West Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
  • 1–3 Bedrooms
  • $784-$1,336 Pricing
  • 850–1,400 Square Feet

About Colonial Village

Nestled in a beautiful, quiet residential neighborhood in West Des Moines, our pet friendly community has an assortment of floor plans and a variety of amenities you're sure to love. Each apartment offers a spacious walk-in closet, central air and heat, a private balcony/patio and a complete kitchen appliance package. Outside, you'll have access to our on-site dog park, swimming pool, tennis court and fitness center.

Colonial Village is located in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood and 50266 Zip code of West Des Moines, IA. This community is professionally managed by Elevate Living Property Management

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Balcony / Patio
  • Bark Park
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Close to Restaurants and Shopping
  • Efficient Central Air and Heat
  • Full Appliance Package
  • Gas Heat
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Window Treatments
  • Yard / Green Space

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Property Contact Info

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(515) 400-3798
Ask About Our Move-In Specials

Office Hours

Monday9:00 am–4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–4:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Colonial Village offers 1 to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $784 and having 850–1,400 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    Plymouth

    From $784

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 850 sq ft
    Available Aug 3

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $784 August 3, 2026150-05VB850$400

    Unit 150-05VB Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 150-05VB Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $784

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $784 - $896

  • 2 Bedrooms

    Jamestown

    From $799

    2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 1050 sq ft
    Available Aug 24

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    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
    Call For Rates August 24, 2026029-28VL1050$400
    $799 August 24, 2026044-21VL1050$400
    $829 August 24, 2026047-21VL1050$400

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $799 - $939

    Current Available Pricing

    • Call For Rates

    Unit 029-28VL Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 029-28VL Rent and Fees

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $799 - $939

    Unit 044-21VL Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 044-21VL Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $799

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $799 - $939

    Unit 047-21VL Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 047-21VL Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $829

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $799 - $939

    Richmond

    From $820

    2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 1050 sq ft
    Available Aug 30

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
    $820 August 30, 2026138-08VB1050$400
    $820 September 30, 2026156-05VB1050$400

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $820 - $929

    Current Available Pricing

    • $820

    Unit 138-08VB Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 138-08VB Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $820

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $820 - $929

    Unit 156-05VB Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 156-05VB Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $820

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $820 - $929

  • 3 Bedrooms

    Chesapeake

    From $1,168

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1400 sq ft
    Available Jul 29

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
    $1,168 July 29, 2026042-17VL1400$400
    Call For Rates July 29, 2026120-13PL1400$400

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,168 - $1,336

    Current Available Pricing

    • Call For Rates

    Unit 042-17VL Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 042-17VL Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,168

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,168 - $1,336

    Unit 120-13PL Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 120-13PL Rent and Fees

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,168 - $1,336
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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1BR, 1BA - Plymouth
2 BR, 1.5 BA - Jamestown
2BR, 1.5 BA - Richmond

Property Information

  • 168 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 1973

Lease Terms

  • 6 - 15 mo
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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.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$50.00
Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$100.00

Pet Policy and Fees

Cats
  • 2 Pet Limit
Restrictions:

None

Comments: | Restrictions: None

Dogs
  • 2 Pet Limit
Restrictions:

None

Comments: | Restrictions: None

Parking Info and Fees

Surface Lot
  • 1 Max
Garage Parking

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

  • Balcony / Patio
  • Bark Park
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Close to Restaurants and Shopping
  • Efficient Central Air and Heat
  • Full Appliance Package
  • Gas Heat
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Window Treatments
  • Yard / Green Space

On-Site Services

  • Property Manager On Site
  • Online Services
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Walk Up

Outdoor Features

  • Sundeck
  • Patio
  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Yard

Recreation and Fitness

  • Fitness Center
  • Tennis Court
  • Playground
  • Pool

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • Tub/Shower
  • Ceiling Fans
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Cable Ready
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
  • Dining Room
  • Carpet
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1340 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial Village

Where is Colonial Village located?

Colonial Village is located at 1340 42nd St near the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale area of West Des Moines, IA

What is the current rent range at Colonial Village?

1 Bedroom to 3 Bedroom Apartments at Colonial Village currently range from $784 to $1,168

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Colonial Village are
  • 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 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. 4.0

    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 Great Value3.8

    The Colonial Village Apartments are 34.83% cheaper than the average apartment in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale area, and 35.2% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$784$1,152-$368-31.9%
    2 Bedroom$799$1,278-$479-37.5%
    3 Bedroom$1,168$1,799-$631-35.1%

    Rent Comparison to the city of West Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$784$1,151-$367-31.9%
    2 Bedroom$799$1,330-$531-39.9%
    3 Bedroom$1,168$1,765-$597-33.8%

    Methodology: On 07/14/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 1118 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Colonial Village (Outer West Des Moines Urbandale), and 395 other apartment communities in West 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 07/14/2026

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

2.7
10 Renters Reviews

Bring in the bulldozer

May 4, 2024 - Review from Apartments.com
There's nothing wrong with Colonial Village that demolition couldn't fix. Roaches, bedbugs, trash, crime, unlicensed cars, the whole package.

Terrible

March 6, 2024 - Review from Apartments.com
Tengo 2 años aproximadamente viviendo en estos apartamentos hace 4 meses m mudé a unos de tres habitaciones hemos tenido muchos inconvenientes de los cuales no han sido solucionados entre ellos nuevamente se rompió una tubería q hasta hoy cae agua en mi baño ya no sé a quién acudir porq en las oficinas ni por correos electrónicos nos dan solución.

Terrible

June 7, 2021 - Review from Apartments.com
Terrible management. Maintenance takes forever to fix things mostly because they're constantly firing all their maintenance staff. Large groups of unsupervised kids run out in front of cars in the parking lot and trash the place- literally leaving trash everywhere on the grounds and dumping trashcans. There's no limits on the amount of cars. The people above us have 4 cars, the people below us have 4 cars and a work truck and another tenant have 3 cars and that's just in our building, not ...
counting the other tenants that live there, so good luck finding any parking spot near your apartment. Last year police had to be called multiple times a week because of children who didn't even live in the apartments causing trouble- threatening to shoot people, checking cars to see if they're unlocked, taunting the other unsupervised kids and all management said was there was nothing they could do. Just terrible
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Property Manager Responded

June 14, 2021
Hello Megan, we're very disappointed to see your review and we'd love the opportunity to discuss these areas of concern further with you and see what we can do to turn your experience around. If you could reach out to our office directly at colonialvillage@elevateliving.com, we'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

Love it

December 19, 2018 - Review from Apartments.com
I absolutely love living here. If I have ever had a problem maintenance is here same or next day working on it. The people in the office are very friendly! Also I have never had any issues with theft or heard any of my neighbors talking about it. Also my apartment is really nice, they put in new carpet and appliances before I moved in and of course a fresh coat of paint!

Great place

October 29, 2018 - Review from Apartments.com
My wife and I have been living here for a few months and so far everything has been great. I’ve had a few maintenance request and they have been taken care of in a timely manner. I had an issue at another one of their properties that was very frustrating but they got us taken care of and we are very happy with management at this point. No place is perfect but I feel like current management tries they’re best to address issues or concerns. Give them a try.

Property Manager Responded

October 30, 2018
Thank you for your kind words and wonderful review. We are glad to hear that your experience has been great so far! Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you! Have a great day!

Bed bugs

April 5, 2018 - Review from Apartments.com
Started down with stairs neighbors always moving in and out one of my other neighbors next to me told me they were moving cause they had bed bugs and then I got them they charge a cool $1,000 for treatment that doesn’t work.

Property Manager Responded

April 6, 2018
Hi, we truly appreciate your honest feedback. We appreciate you bringing this experience to our attention. If you are willing, please contact us at communications@elevateliving.com so we can work towards a resolution. We look forward to hearing from you.

Great place to call home

February 19, 2017 - Review from Apartments.com
I love it here! The residents are down to earth and very friendly. The office staff is very friendly as well. My apartment has been perfect. There's things here and there that are a little "worn" but that's just expected when you rent. I have never had to call maintenance for anything except for the first week we moved in and we have two months left of our lease now. I would stay here as long as I could but unfortunately we have had some financial set backs and must find a cheaper apartment ...
complex. Oh and it's also great if you have a dog because they have a little dog park to take your dog to get some energy out! Very pet friendly place. Would recommend this complex 100%.
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Good location.

September 5, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com
Although kind to potential tenants, staff seems overworked. Although spacious, units appear poorly maintained. Tenant issues could be managed better with adequate quantity of staffing. It appears behind the scenes management executives or owners are more interested in making money than having a quality reputation. This is not a four star complex.

I love my appartment!

August 9, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com
I moved to my appartment 4 years ago. I will have to find a cheaper place when my lease is up because I can't afford to live here anymore. The rent has gone up $150 since I moved in. :(

At least it's near work.

July 27, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com
Don't let the spacious floor plan or central air fool you, the only thing these apartments have going for them is location. They are within walking distance of Valley West Mall and right on a bus route. Unfortunately, the cons outweigh the pros here. The management hours vary constantly. The washer and dryer in the building work some of the time. If you like spending $800 a month for a convenient location and not much else, you might like it here.

Nearby Schools

Valley High School

West Des Moines Community School District
3650 Woodland Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2060 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
6/10

Valley Southwoods

West Des Moines Community School District
625 South 35th Street
Public School - Grades 6-12 (687 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.0 miles away
5/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Colonial Village.

Big Box and Retail

Target

1800 Valley West Dr
2 minute drive / 0.75 miles away

Walgreens

1660 22nd St
3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away

Carmax

10315 Hickman Rd
5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Des Moines Area Community College - West Campus

5959 Grand Avenue
7 minute drive / 3.67 miles away

Des Moines University

8025 Grand Ave
9 minute drive / 4.51 miles away

Drake University

2507 University Avenue
11 minute drive / 5.5 miles away

Groceries

Hy-Vee

1010 60th St
4 minute drive / 1.66 miles away

Natural Grocers

8650 Hickman Rd
4 minute drive / 2.06 miles away

Price Chopper

1819 Beaver Ave
10 minute drive / 4.75 miles away

Hospitals

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road
13 minute drive / 6.38 miles away

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street
14 minute drive / 6.56 miles away

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Ave
14 minute drive / 6.97 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Dodge

17 minute drive / 8.1 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Holiday Aquatic Center

1701 Railroad Ave
4 minute drive / 2.06 miles away

Greenwood Park

4500 Grande Ave
8 minute drive / 4.19 miles away

Gray's Lake

2101 Fluer Drive
13 minute drive / 6.17 miles away

Colonial Village has 5 parks within 9.3 miles, including Holiday Aquatic Center , Greenwood Park, Gray's Lake , Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Great Western Trail.

Shopping Centers

Walnut Grove Center

1300 50th St
1 minute drive / 0.62 miles away

Water Tower Place

3700-4120 University Ave
1 minute drive / 0.64 miles away

Valley West Plaza

3330 Westown Pky
1 minute drive / 0.64 miles away

Colonial Village has 5 shopping centers within 0.8 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
West Des Moines Studio Apartments $977$595$1,679
West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,151$669$3,571
West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,330$706$6,203
West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,765$1,070$3,200
West Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,700$2,700$2,700

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