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1720 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 619-5889
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Madison Flats

1720 Indianola Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 619-5889
Madison Flats in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $895-$995Pricing
  • 545–842Square Feet

Rent Specials

1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease!

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About Madison Flats

Madison Flats offers studio, one and two bedroom apartments located just south of downtown Des Moines with FREE PARKING. All apartments feature in-unit washer/dryer and energy efficient appliances. Only a few blocks from downtowns Court Avenue and just over the bridge from Principal Park residents will have easy access to local dining and events. Uniquely located just enough out of the core of downtown to have plenty of green space to enjoy with Columbus Park up the street and direct access to Des Moines extensive trail network.

Madison Flats is located in the McKinley School Columbus Park Neighborhood and 50315 Zip code of Des Moines, IA. This community is professionally managed by Knapp Properties, LC.

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Madison Flats offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $895 and having 545–842 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio

    Studio, 1 Bath, 545 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Call for AvailabilityStudio545 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower
    • Washer/Dryer
    • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

    From $895

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 631-777 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $995Available Now104777$400
    $995 November 8, 2025109777$400
    $895 November 8, 2025306631$400

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower
    • Washer/Dryer
    • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $895 - $995

    Unit 104 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $995

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $895 - $995

    Unit 109 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $995

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $895 - $995

    Unit 306 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $895

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $895 - $995
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 842 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Call for Availability2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom842 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower
    • Washer/Dryer
    • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. 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

Lease Terms

  • 6, 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant$50

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Dog

Dog Deposit$200
Dog Fee$200
Dog Rent$30/mo

Cat

Cat Deposit$200
Cat Fee$200
Cat Rent$30/mo

Dogs

  • 2 Pet Limit
Restrictions:

| Restrictions: We do not allow aggressive breeds and have a weight restriction of 60 lbs.

Cats

  • 2 Pet Limit
Restrictions:

| Restrictions: None

Parking Info and Fees

Other

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • Free Parking
  • Walking/Bike Trail Access
  • Wheelchair Access

On-Site Services

  • Key Fob Entry

Community Features

  • Walk Up
  • Elevator

Outdoor Features

  • Controlled Access

Recreation and Fitness

  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Bicycle Storage

Interior Features

  • Tub/Shower
  • Heating
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Amenities

  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Carpet
  • Window Coverings
  • Hardwood Floors
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1720 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
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

Getting Around

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Madison Flats

Where is Madison Flats located?

Madison Flats is located at 1720 Indianola Ave near the McKinley School Columbus Park area of Des Moines, IA

What is the current rent range at Madison Flats?

Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Madison Flats currently range from $895 to $995

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Madison Flats 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

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at Madison Flats is: 1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease!.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Madison Flats Apartments are 25.8% cheaper than the average apartment in the McKinley School Columbus Park area, and 18.9% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the McKinley School Columbus Park Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$895$1,207-$312-25.8%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$895$1,104-$209-18.9%

    Methodology: On 10/23/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 170 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Madison Flats (McKinley School Columbus Park), and 550 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 10/23/2025

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.0
6 Renters Reviews
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  • Good for location!

    April 6, 2021
    This was a great apartment within walking distance to downtown! Pretty spacious inside with lots of windows for natural light. Pretty affordable too I would add considering the location. I also have never had a problem with my neighbors as the whole building seems pretty quiet. Tim, one of the maintenance guys for the building is super friendly and great about getting work orders done on time.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Affordable for downtown!

    April 6, 2021
    I moved here so I could be close to downtown and at the same time not throw all my money away in rent. It’s pretty affordable compared to other apartments downtown and still feels like a pretty nice place. Pet friendly and nice view of the capital. Lived here for over a year!
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Eh

    February 8, 2021
    Nice(ish) apartments. Fairly affordable but they definitely cut corners and rushed to get the building up and units furnished. Moved in and the cupboards were falling apart, took about 2-3 weeks to get anything fixed. Paint is different colors in spots, terrible insulation and heat is absolutely atrocious. Can barely heat the entire apartment, and if you have the baseboards on make sure there’s nothing wooden by them or it will burn. The baseboards leave marks on the wall. Parking is okay aside ...
    from baseball season. When trying to get in contact to renew our lease it took weeks if not months to get any word back. If it wasn’t so affordable We would’ve definitely moved out by now.
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    Review from Apartments.com
  • Great location with a few setbacks

    September 14, 2015
    Great spot and a large space, arranged pretty well. The sliding doors look very nice, as do the 4 windows and the large glass front door. The apartment is not insulated very well and noise from the street can be kind of annoying. The sliding doors slide shut on their own, and I find that I run into them a lot more often then I'd like because they move at unpredictable speeds. The kitchen sink only has one tub, as opposed to two, which is annoying if you like to cook at all or if you want to ...
    put a few dishes in the sink. The parking lot is too small as well. Otherwise, the space looks nice and there's plenty of room to hang paintings. High ceiling and lots of cupboard space. new appliances, including a washer and dryer.
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    Review from Apartments.com
  • Madison Flatts

    August 9, 2015
    Good Apartment for the location. Market rate and pet friendly which is hard to find in the Area. A little expensive for the quality of apartment. These were rushed to get finished in time and you can tell by the quality of work they cut corners. Worst thing about this place is the parking. It is a free for all and combined with living close to the ball park a lot of people park here who do not live here.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Madison flatts

    July 20, 2015
    It's a great place, really quiet with great management and love how its pet friendly, however, it's a very small space with no real doors in the apartment which makes it hard for some privacy and hard for me to call it a one bedroom. The hallway outside our apartment isn't finished and makes the summer time brutal and the bugs that come in are gross and you have to rush to close your door before they get into your apartment. Being pregnant makes it really hard to go through the sauna we call a ...
    hallway but at least I have my own quiet place and it could be a heck of a lot worse. Other than the minor problems it's overall a good place to reside and nice being close to downtown plus on Fridays we get a great view of fireworks!
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    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

Weeks Middle School

Des Moines Independent Community
901 East Park Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (684 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.7 miles away
1/10

Lincoln High School

Des Moines Independent Community
2600 Southwest 9th Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2403 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away
1/10

McKinley Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Community
1610 Southeast 6th Street
Public School - Grades PK-5 (285 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
3/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Madison Flats.

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

3140 SE 14th St
4 minute drive / 2.0 miles away

Menards

6000 SE 14th St
7 minute drive / 3.55 miles away

Autozone

1123 Army Post Rd
7 minute drive / 3.7 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

1100 7th Street
4 minute drive / 1.35 miles away

Drake University

2507 University Avenue
5 minute drive / 2.38 miles away

Grand View University

1200 Grandview Ave
6 minute drive / 2.96 miles away

Groceries

Hy-Vee

1900 Grand Ave
3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away

Save-A-Lot

3200 SW 9th St
5 minute drive / 1.77 miles away

Price Chopper

1819 Beaver Ave
7 minute drive / 3.46 miles away

Hospitals

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street
3 minute drive / 1.01 miles away

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Ave
4 minute drive / 1.38 miles away

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road
5 minute drive / 2.66 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Dodge

20 minute drive / 9.47 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

13th St. and Grand Ave
2 minute drive / 0.83 miles away

Gray's Lake

2101 Fluer Drive
4 minute drive / 1.56 miles away

James W. Cownie Soccer Complex

2600 Hartford Avenue
6 minute drive / 2.94 miles away

Madison Flats has 5 parks within 4.3 miles, including Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Gray's Lake , James W. Cownie Soccer Complex, Greenwood Park, and Great Western Trail.

Shopping Centers

The Kaleidoscope At The Hub

555 Walnut St
1 minute drive / 0.48 miles away

Ingersoll Square

1905 Ingersoll Ave
3 minute drive / 1.26 miles away

Powell Bldg

2705 SW 9th St
4 minute drive / 1.36 miles away

Madison Flats has 5 shopping centers within 1.4 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Des Moines Studio Apartments $902$520$2,366
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,104$547$3,422
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,224$648$3,681
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,568$685$2,846
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,520$655$10,000+

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