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Plaza 50 Apartments

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(515) 400-0470
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640 S 50th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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Plaza 50 Apartments

640 S 50th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 400-0470
Plaza 50 Apartments in West Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $950-$1,425 Pricing
  • 550–1,140 Square Feet

About Plaza 50 Apartments

Plaza 50 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 2026 S. Hammond Rd LP

Property Contact Info

Office Hours

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

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Plaza 50 Apartments offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $950 and having 550–1,140 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio

    From $950

    Studio, 1 Bath, 550 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $950Available Now640-1230550

    Unit 640-1230 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 640-1230 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • From $950

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $950 - $975
  • 2 Bedrooms

    Two Bedroom

    From $1,400

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1140 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,400Available Now640-12271140

    Unit 640-1227 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Ice Maker
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Unit 640-1227 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • From $1,400

    Deposit

    • $500 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,400 - $1,425
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

  • 35 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 2012

Lease Terms

  • 6, 12, 18, 24 mo

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.$35.00
Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$150.00

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

On-Site Services

  • Maintenance On Site
  • 24 Hour Access

Community Features

  • Elevator

Outdoor Features

  • Picnic Area
  • Controlled Access
  • Patio

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Cable Ready
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat In Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Disposal
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Tile Floors
  • Carpet
  • Vaulted Ceiling
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640 S 50th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Frequently Asked Questions about Plaza 50 Apartments

Where is Plaza 50 Apartments located?

Plaza 50 Apartments is located at 640 S 50th St near the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale area of West Des Moines, IA

What is the current rent range at Plaza 50 Apartments?

Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Plaza 50 Apartments currently range from $950 to $1,425

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Plaza 50 Apartments 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

  • Affordability Good Value3.6

    The Plaza 50 Apartments Apartments are 7.1% more expensive than the average apartment in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale area, and 1.65% more expensive than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$950$907+$434.7%
    2 Bedroom$1,400$1,278+$1229.5%

    Rent Comparison to the city of West Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$950$962-$12-1.2%
    2 Bedroom$1,400$1,340+$604.5%

    Methodology: On 06/09/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 904 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Plaza 50 Apartments (Outer West Des Moines Urbandale), and 273 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 06/09/2026

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

1.0
1 Renters Reviews
  • *Read Before Signing Lease*

    January 13, 2021 - Review from Apartments.com
    I currently live in apt 1240 at Plaza 50 and I would strongly recommend people look elsewhere before signing a lease for any apartment located above the big house gym! The combination of the noise/vibrations from the gym makes it extremely difficult to live in these apartments.  The apartment literally shakes when gym members below deadlift or drop dumbbells. The gym is also 24 hours so it is almost non stop during the day and will continue in the middle of the night as well.  It makes it almost ...
    impossible to sleep/live in these apartments without getting headaches and anxiety. As for the other aspects of plaza 50, the underground parking is a plus and the staff is good to work with when you can get ahold of them.  Bottom line, I would look elsewhere.
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    • Property Manager Responded

      February 10, 2021
      Hello, this is definitely not the review we want to read. We've passed your comments along to our team and someone should be reaching out to you directly to see if there is anything we may be able to do to improve your experience with us. Your home should be a peaceful place; not stressful. We'll be in touch.

Nearby Schools

Valley Southwoods

West Des Moines Community School District
625 South 35th Street
Public School - Grades 6-12 (687 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
5/10

Jordan Creek Elementary School

West Des Moines Community School District
4105 Fuller Road
Public School - Grades PK-5 (647 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
8/10

Stilwell Junior High School

West Des Moines Community School District
1601 Vine Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (684 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.6 miles away
7/10

Valley High School

West Des Moines Community School District
3650 Woodland Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2152 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.0 miles away
6/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Plaza 50 Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Kohl's

6515 Mills Civic Pky
4 minute drive / 1.45 miles away

Lowe's

450 S Jordan Creek Pky
5 minute drive / 1.97 miles away

Walgreens

1999 Grand Ave
4 minute drive / 2.12 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Des Moines Area Community College - West Campus

5959 Grand Avenue
4 minute drive / 1.64 miles away

Des Moines University

8025 Grand Ave
5 minute drive / 2.78 miles away

Drake University

2507 University Avenue
14 minute drive / 6.64 miles away

Groceries

Hy-Vee

555 S 51st St
1 minute drive / 0.26 miles away

Natural Grocers

8650 Hickman Rd
8 minute drive / 4.12 miles away

Aldi

1030 E Hickman Rd
12 minute drive / 5.77 miles away

Hospitals

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street
15 minute drive / 7.39 miles away

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road
16 minute drive / 7.67 miles away

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Ave
17 minute drive / 7.94 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Dodge

21 minute drive / 10.23 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Holiday Aquatic Center

1701 Railroad Ave
4 minute drive / 2.18 miles away

Greenwood Park

4500 Grande Ave
10 minute drive / 4.98 miles away

Gray's Lake

2101 Fluer Drive
13 minute drive / 6.5 miles away

Plaza 50 Apartments has 5 parks within 8.9 miles, including Holiday Aquatic Center , Greenwood Park, Gray's Lake , Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Great Western Trail.

Shopping Centers

West Glen Town Center

5465 George M Mills Civic Pky
1 minute drive / 0.62 miles away

Westbrooke Plaza

5018 Ep True Pky
2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away

Wellington Square

265 50th St
2 minute drive / 0.86 miles away

Plaza 50 Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 1.2 miles.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Southwoods

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Ponderosa Valley

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Jordan Grove

Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments from $729
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
West Des Moines Studio Apartments $962$595$1,669
West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,144$700$3,027
West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,340$750$4,675
West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,744$1,070$3,200

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