Dakota Apartments in West Des Moines, IA

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Dakota Apartments

5250 Dakota Dr
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 585-3723

2 Bedroom Bedrooms
$995 Pricing
850 Square Feet

About Dakota Apartments

Quiet, immaculate 8-plex in a beautiful neighborhood. Two Bedroom, one bathroom, 825 square foot apartments with living room and fully outfitted kitchen in a secured building.

Dakota Apartments is located in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood and 50265 Zip code of West Des Moines, IA. This community is professionally managed by Cornerstone Management

Unique Features and Amenities

1 bath
2 Bedroom
24-hour emergency maintenance
Appliances included
Close to shopping areas
Cozy Neighborhood
free off-street parking
Lawn and snow service provided
near dining and groceries
near walking and biking trails
Nearby schools
on-site laundry
patio or balcony in select units
Pet Friendly
RUBS- water-trash charged back
Secure building
Water and Trash charged back

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Dakota Apartments offers 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $995 and having 850 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

2 Bedrooms
2 bed 1 bath
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 850 sq ft
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit
$995 Call for Availability 2 bed 1 bath 850 sq ft $750
Model Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Cable Ready
Ceiling Fans
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Security System
Tub/Shower
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Eat-in Kitchen
Kitchen
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Living Space
Carpet
Dining Room
Tile Floors
Window Coverings
Unique Features
1 bath
2 Bedroom
24-hour emergency maintenance
Appliances included
Close to shopping areas
Cozy Neighborhood
free off-street parking
Lawn and snow service provided
near dining and groceries
near walking and biking trails
Nearby schools
on-site laundry
patio or balcony in select units
Pet Friendly
RUBS- water-trash charged back
Secure building
Water and Trash charged back
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price
$995
Deposit
$750 deposit
Apartment Model: 2 bed 1 bath$9952 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 850 sq ftUnavailable
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Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
$995	Call for Availability	2 bed 1 bath	850 sq ft	$750

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

8 Units
2 Stories
Built in 1994

Fees and Policies

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Pet Policy and Fees

Cats

Allowed

Dogs

Allowed

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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

1 bath
2 Bedroom
24-hour emergency maintenance
Appliances included
Close to shopping areas
Cozy Neighborhood
free off-street parking
Lawn and snow service provided
near dining and groceries
near walking and biking trails
Nearby schools
on-site laundry
patio or balcony in select units
Pet Friendly
RUBS- water-trash charged back
Secure building
Water and Trash charged back

Outdoor Features

Sundeck
Controlled Access

Interior Features

Windows
Storage Space
Security System
Tub/Shower
Heating
Ceiling Fans
High Speed Internet Access
Cable Ready
Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

Dishwasher
Eat In Kitchen
Microwave
Range
Kitchen
Disposal

Living Area Features

Tile Floors
Window Coverings
Carpet
Dining Room

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Getting Around

40 / 100 Fairly walkable
Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance
10 / 100 Minimal public transit
Few or no transit options
60 / 100 Moderately bikeable
Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation
100 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

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Getting to Know the Area

60 / 100 Restaurants
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes
50 / 100 Cafes
Some cafés within a few minutes
60 / 100 Nightlife
Several bars within a few minutes
70 / 100 Shopping
Several shops within a few minutes
40 / 100 Parks
Moderate amount of park space nearby
60 / 100 Noise Level
Few sources of noise nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dakota Apartments

Where is Dakota Apartments located?

Dakota Apartments is located at 5250 Dakota Dr near the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale area of West Des Moines, IA

What is the current rent range at Dakota Apartments?

2 Bedrooms at Dakota Apartments is $995. Call today for more info!

Are pets allowed?

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

Lifestyle Ratings

Affordability Nice Value3.4
The Dakota Apartments Apartments are 20.7% cheaper than the average apartment in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale area.
Rent Comparison to the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood
Floorplan Lowest Price Here Neighborhood Avg Rent Nbhd Avg Rent Cost Difference %
2 Bedroom $995 $1,255 -$260 -20.7%
Methodology: On 09/17/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 349 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Dakota Apartments (Outer West Des Moines Urbandale) 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 09/17/2026

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	Neighborhood Avg Rent	Nbhd Avg Rent	Cost Difference	%
2 Bedroom	$995	$1,255	-$260	-20.7%

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Nearby Schools

Crossroads Park Elementary School

West Des Moines Community School District

1050 50th Street

Public School - Grades K-5 (520 Students)

In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away

Valley High School

West Des Moines Community School District

3650 Woodland Avenue

Public School - Grades 9-12 (2060 Students)

In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away

Indian Hills Junior High School

West Des Moines Community School District

9401 Indian Hills Drive

Public School - Grades 6-8 (665 Students)

In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.2 miles away

Valley Southwoods

West Des Moines Community School District

625 South 35th Street

Public School - Grades 6-12 (657 Students)

In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Dakota Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Kohl's

6515 Mills Civic Pky

4 minute drive / 1.42 miles away

Target

1800 Valley West Dr

5 minute drive / 1.94 miles away

Menards

12000 Hickman Rd

4 minute drive / 2.29 miles away

Groceries

Hy-Vee

1010 60th St

2 minute drive / 0.68 miles away

Natural Grocers

8650 Hickman Rd

6 minute drive / 3.25 miles away

Aldi

1030 E Hickman Rd

9 minute drive / 4.53 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Dodge

19 minute drive / 9.13 miles away

Dakota Apartments has 5 parks within 9.9 miles, including Holiday Aquatic Center , Greenwood Park, Gray's Lake , Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Great Western Trail.

Dakota Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 1.3 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
West Des Moines Studio Apartments	$988	$595	$1,751
West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,151	$695	$4,600
West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments	$1,310	$672	$6,306
West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments	$1,648	$1,070	$3,500
West Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments	$2,700	$2,700	$2,700
2 Bedroom Homes	$1,450	$875	$1,995
3 Bedroom Homes	$2,053	$1,300	$4,500
4 Bedroom Homes	$2,502	$1,650	$3,500
5 Bedroom Homes	$3,772	$3,295	$4,250

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2 Bedrooms

2 bed 1 bath

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Availability Details

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Kitchen

Living Space

Unique Features

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Property Information

Fees and Policies

Pet Policy and Fees

Cats

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Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

Outdoor Features

Interior Features

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Living Area Features

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Getting Around

40 / 100 Fairly walkable

10 / 100 Minimal public transit

60 / 100 Moderately bikeable

100 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly

Getting to Know the Area

60 / 100 Restaurants

50 / 100 Cafes

60 / 100 Nightlife

70 / 100 Shopping

40 / 100 Parks

60 / 100 Noise Level

Frequently Asked Questions about Dakota Apartments

Where is Dakota Apartments located?

What is the current rent range at Dakota Apartments?

Are pets allowed?

Lifestyle Ratings

Affordability Nice Value3.4

Rent Comparison to the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood

Nearby Schools

Points of Interest

Big Box and Retail

Kohl's

Target

Menards

Colleges and Universities

Groceries

Hy-Vee

Natural Grocers

Aldi

Hospitals

Military Bases

Parks and Recreation

Shopping Centers

Nearby Neighborhoods

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

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