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3000 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 400-4092
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The Flats Apartments

3000 University Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 400-4092
The Flats Apartments in West Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $725-$1,064Pricing
  • 392–775Square Feet

About The Flats Apartments

The Flats Apartments is the home you've been looking for in West Des Moines, IA. With comfortable studio, one-, and two-bedroom homes complete with stainless steel appliances, patios, and granite countertops, you're guaranteed to find a place to live with a lifestyle to love. What's more, as a member of the community you'll also have convenient access to area amenities, plus a community dog park and swimming pool.

The Flats Apartments 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 BH Management Services

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Admin Fee
  • Coffee Bar
  • Common Area Maintenance Fee
  • Detached Garages
  • Dog wash
  • Fire Pit
  • Flexible Lease Terms
  • Internet
  • Little Free Library
  • On-Call Emergency Maintenance
  • Package Lockers
  • Pest Control Fee
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pickleball Court
  • Picnic/bbq Area
  • Pure Air Community
  • Smart Home
  • Utilities
  • Valet Waste Service
  • Water Leak Sensors

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Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Flats Apartments offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $725 and having 392–775 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    Sandstone

    From $725

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 392 sq ft
    Available Now
    Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $753Available Now03107392
    $725Available Now03208392
    $778Available Now11102392

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Granite Countertops
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $725 - $778

    Unit 03107 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Unique Features

    • First Floor
    • Pool View
    • Smart Home Technology
    • Smart Home Technology Package
    • Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout

    Unit 03107 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $753

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $725 - $778

    Unit 03208 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Unique Features

    • Pool View
    • Second Floor
    • Smart Home Technology
    • Smart Home Technology Package
    • Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout

    Unit 03208 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $725

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $725 - $778

    Unit 11102 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Unique Features

    • First Floor
    • Smart Home Technology
    • Smart Home Technology Package
    • Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout

    Unit 11102 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $778

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $725 - $778

    Tawny

    From $731

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 435 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtFloorplanView Details
    $731Available Now22303435
    $751 December 7, 202519202435
    $761 December 13, 202524304435

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Granite Countertops
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $731 - $761

    Unit 22303 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Unique Features

    • Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout

    Unit 22303 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $731

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $731 - $761

    Unit 19202 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Unique Features

    • Second Floor
    • Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout

    Unit 19202 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $751

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $731 - $761

    Unit 24304 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Unique Features

    • Smart Home Technology
    • Smart Home Technology Package
    • Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout

    Unit 24304 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $761

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $731 - $761

    Azure

    From $864

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 558 sq ft
    Available Nov 8
    Largest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $884 November 8, 202518205558
    $864 November 21, 202525206558

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Disposal
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Range

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Dining Room
    • Vinyl Flooring
    • Walk-In Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $864 - $884

    Unit 18205 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony

    Unique Features

    • Second Floor
    • Smart Home Technology
    • Smart Home Technology Package
    • Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout

    Unit 18205 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $884

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $864 - $884

    Unit 25206 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony

    Unique Features

    • Second Floor
    • Smart Home Technology
    • Smart Home Technology Package
    • Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout

    Unit 25206 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $864

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $864 - $884

    Pewter

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 483 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $805Call for AvailabilityPewter483 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Granite Countertops
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $805
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  • 2 Bedrooms

    Berry

    $1,064

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 775 sq ft
    Available Nov 10

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtFloorplanView Details
    $1,064 November 10, 202521103775
    $1,064 November 22, 202501205775

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Disposal
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Range

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Dining Room
    • Vinyl Flooring
    • Walk-In Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $1,064

    Unit 21103 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Unique Features

    • First Floor
    • Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout

    Unit 21103 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,064

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,064

    Unit 01205 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Unique Features

    • Second Floor
    • Smart Home Technology
    • Smart Home Technology Package
    • Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout

    Unit 01205 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,064

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,064

    Lemongrass

    $1,005

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 672 sq ft
    Available Nov 17

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,016 November 17, 202502104672
    $1,005 January 4, 202613101672

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Granite Countertops
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $1,016

    Current Available Pricing

    • $1,005 - $1,016

    Unit 02104 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Unique Features

    • First Floor
    • Pool View
    • Smart Home Technology
    • Smart Home Technology Package
    • Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout

    Unit 02104 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,016

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,016

    Unit 13101 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,005

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,016
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

  • 3 - 15 mo
  • Short Term Lease Options

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 Move-In
Security DepositiRequired security deposit or nonrefundable fee is based on screening outcome. Required security deposits are eligible for a refund after move-out. Zero upfront and/or deposit alternative options may be available. See agent to learn about all options.Varies
Common Area Maintenance Fee$125
Admin Fee$115
Due at Application
Application Fee$50

Utilities & Essentials

Valet Trash$25/mo
Smart Home$40/mo
UtilitiesiContact local utility providers to get monthly cost estimates based on approximate household usage.Varies
Pest Control Fee$5/mo
Internet$65/mo

Other Fees

Personal Add-Ons

Pet RentiLarge dogs welcome, breed restrictions will apply. Amount varies based on number of pets, connect with an agent for more details.Varies
Pet FeeiLarge dogs welcome, breed restrictions will apply. Amount varies based on number of pets, connect with an agent for more details.Varies

Situational Fees

Damage Waiver ProgramiResidents must have renters liability insurance. Without proof of renters liability insurance, the resident will be enrolled in the Damage Waiver Program and charged the noted lease fee. This does not provide the individual with insurance coverage.Varies

Parking Fees

Garage

Parking FeeiMultiple options available, price will vary. Connect with an agent for details.Varies

Additional Parking Options

Street

Pet Policy and Fees

Dogs

  • 2 Pet Limit
  • $40 Monthly Pet Rent
  • $300 Fee
Restrictions:

Pet DNA Program / 2nd pet $100

Cats

  • 2 Pet Limit
  • $40 Monthly Pet Rent
  • $300 Fee

Pet DNA Program / 2nd pet $100

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
  • Package Service
  • Property Manager On Site
  • Pet Play Area
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Corporate Housing
  • Walk Up

Outdoor Features

  • Grill
  • Sundeck
  • Picnic Area
  • Patio

Recreation and Fitness

  • Fitness Center
  • Pickleball Court
  • Pool

Interior Features

  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Cable Ready
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wi Fi

Kitchen Amenities

  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Disposal
  • Eat In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Granite Countertops

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
  • Dining Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Window Coverings
Google Map

Map

3000 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday10:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am–5:00 pm
SundayClosed

Getting Around

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about The Flats Apartments

Where is The Flats Apartments located?

The Flats Apartments is located at 3000 University Ave near the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale area of West Des Moines, IA

What is the current rent range at The Flats Apartments?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at The Flats Apartments currently range from $725 to $1,064

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for The Flats Apartments are
  • Monday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

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

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Great Value3.8

    The The Flats Apartments Apartments are 23.5% cheaper than the average apartment in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale area, and 26.7% 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$725$1,066-$341-32.0%
    2 Bedroom$1,016$1,195-$179-15.0%

    Rent Comparison to the city of West Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$725$1,091-$366-33.5%
    2 Bedroom$1,016$1,268-$252-19.9%

    Methodology: On 11/01/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 893 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Flats Apartments (Outer West Des Moines Urbandale), and 307 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 11/01/2025

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.1
32 Renters Reviews
ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

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  • Great Location, Amazing Staff

    June 26, 2025
    Great location, Amazing staff, and good apartment offerings. Although I've only recently moved in, the staff are very active and quick to resolve any maintenance issues or answer any questions one may have.
    • Property Manager Responded

      June 27, 2025
      Thanks for sharing your positive experience at The Flats Apartments! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the location and that our team has been active in addressing any questions or maintenance needs. Welcome to the community!
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Moving In

    June 10, 2025
    The process, property, and people have all been on board, ensuring everything's maintained, and very helpful. Would Recommend
    • Property Manager Responded

      June 11, 2025
      Thanks for the awesome feedback about The Flats Apartments! We're glad to hear that everything from the process to our team has been helpful and well-maintained. Your recommendation means a lot to us—have a great day!
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Amazing

    November 25, 2023
    My husband and I just met with Scout for a tour. Amazing from what it use to be so clean and neat. Very professional and so nice apartment is just what we are looking for.
    • Property Manager Responded

      November 28, 2023
      We're so glad to know that you and your husband had a great tour with Scout at The Flats Apartments! It's especially wonderful to hear that the cleanliness, professionalism, and overall appeal of our community align well with what you've been looking for. We thank you for sharing this positive experience and hope you'll keep in touch!
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Terrible experience

    March 21, 2022
    I moved into this apartment about a month ago and my experience at the Flats has been terrible. I’ve had to call in so many maintenance request for various reasons to outlets not working to my bathroom being flooded to broken windows. Recently I went home for 2 weeks to visit my girlfriend and came back last Thursday to my bathtub and toilet had flooded with sewage from the two apartments above me. When the plumber fixed it on Friday he told me that although it was fixed right now, it could ...
    happen again. I also put in a cleaning request because the bathroom was still dirty after the plumbing was fixed. No one could come Friday so i had to wait till Monday(today). I wasn’t able to use the bathroom or shower all weekend due to not wanting to touch or clean the sewage of whoever lived in the two apartments above me. I relayed this issue to the front office and they’re response to me was that yea it happens but I have to deal with it. If you don’t tolerate these type of things, this is not the place for you. I suggest you try to find a better place.
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    Review from Apartments.com
  • Verified Renter

    December 7, 2020
    This community has allowed me to make new friends and my doggies have also made friends! We love it here so much and would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested about moving here. 10/10. Its close to everything you need, location is great. Maintenance & administrators go above and beyond. Definitely recommend.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Verified Renter

    December 7, 2020
    Responsive staff. Excellent maintenance. Continuous upgrades to grounds. Recommend
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Verified Renter

    November 6, 2020
    Beautiful apartments for an amazing price! The amenities are wonderful and the staff is easily the best apartment staff weve ever had! I couldnt be happier with my move! If youve had bad experiences with apartments this property will be a breath of fresh air, it was for us!
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Verified Renter

    October 26, 2020
    The Flats is a great place to live. It is a quiet and well cared for community with great amenities. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for an apartment.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Verified Renter

    October 22, 2020
    I am so grateful for my home at the Flats. What a lovely place to live. I love our updated space and all the storage. All the staff is so friendly and helpful. I love living here. Thank you.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Verified Renter

    October 12, 2020
    The hospitality of The Flats is very nice! Great location. :D
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Verified Renter

    October 8, 2020
    Loved the staff, how nice & easy they were. The process was super easy, explainable, took little time. Apartments are super kept up when arriving and moving in. Just a great place to live.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Verified Renter

    September 28, 2020
    The office ladies, especially Sierra are so friendly and always super helpful. Sierra walked me through my transfer like a breeze. Also, maintenance is always on top of things and fix every little thing right away!
    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

Valley High School

West Des Moines Community
3650 Woodland Avenue
Public School - Grades 1-12 (2152 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away
6/10

Indian Hills Junior High School

West Des Moines Community
9401 Indian Hills Drive
Public School - Grades 7-8 (696 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away
8/10

Clive Elementary School

West Des Moines Community
1600 73rd Street
Public School - Grades PK-6 (528 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
7/10

Valley Southwoods

West Des Moines Community
625 South 35th Street
Public School - Grades 9 (687 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.6 miles away
5/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Flats Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Target

1800 Valley West Dr
1 minute drive / 0.17 miles away

Walgreens

1660 22nd St
2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

Carmax

10315 Hickman Rd
3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Des Moines Area Community College - West Campus

5959 Grand Avenue
9 minute drive / 4.52 miles away

Drake University

2507 University Avenue
10 minute drive / 4.92 miles away

Des Moines University

8025 Grand Ave
11 minute drive / 5.37 miles away

Groceries

Natural Grocers

8650 Hickman Rd
3 minute drive / 1.19 miles away

Hy-Vee

1010 60th St
5 minute drive / 2.38 miles away

Price Chopper

1819 Beaver Ave
8 minute drive / 4.07 miles away

Hospitals

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road
12 minute drive / 5.72 miles away

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street
13 minute drive / 6.07 miles away

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Ave
13 minute drive / 6.42 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Dodge

15 minute drive / 7.28 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Holiday Aquatic Center

1701 Railroad Ave
4 minute drive / 2.29 miles away

Greenwood Park

4500 Grande Ave
8 minute drive / 3.81 miles away

Gray's Lake

2101 Fluer Drive
12 minute drive / 5.9 miles away

The Flats Apartments 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

Indian Hills Shopping Center

9735-9769 University Ave
1 minute drive / 0.1 miles away

Hawthorne Plaza

94th St & University Ave
1 minute drive / 0.13 miles away

Valley West Mall

1551 Valley West Dr
1 minute drive / 0.17 miles away

The Flats Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.3 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
West Des Moines Studio Apartments $964$595$1,626
West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,091$574$2,982
West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,268$682$5,451
West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,446$574$2,874
West Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,700$2,700$2,700

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