The Oaks Apartments

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6239 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 512-5363
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The Oaks

6239 SE 5th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 512-5363
The Oaks in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo

About The Oaks

The Oaks is located in the South Park Neighborhood and 50315 Zip code of Des Moines, IA. This community is professionally managed by Liv Lavender Property Management

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Oaks offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments having 650–888 sqft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    1BA/1BR

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 650-675 sq ft 

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $600Unavailable1BA/1BR650-675 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $600 - $630
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2BA/1BR

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 888 sq ft 

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $735Unavailable2BA/1BR888 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $735 - $750
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

  • 108 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 1975

Fee & Deposit Info

One-Time Fees

  • $20 Admin Fee
  • $20 Application Fee

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Walk Up

Outdoor Features

  • Grill

Interior Features

  • Tub/Shower
  • Heating
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Oven
  • Kitchen
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
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6239 SE 5th St, 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®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about The Oaks

Where is The Oaks located?

The Oaks is located at 6239 SE 5th St near the South Park area of Des Moines, IA

What is the current rent range at The Oaks?

Call us today for rates on the 1 Bedroom to 2 options at The Oaks

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for The Oaks 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 The Oaks Apartments are 25.3% cheaper than the average apartment in the South Park area, and 46.8% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the South Park Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$600$827-$227-27.4%
    2 Bedroom$735$957-$222-23.2%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$600$1,188-$588-49.5%
    2 Bedroom$735$1,314-$579-44.1%

    Methodology: On 07/01/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 149 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Oaks (South Park), and 993 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 07/01/2025

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.0
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Nearby Schools

McCombs Middle School

Des Moines Independent Community
201 County Line Road
Public School - Grades 6-8 (654 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away
4/10

Lincoln High School

Des Moines Independent Community
2600 Southwest 9th Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2403 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.6 miles away
1/10

Lovejoy Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Community
801 East Kenyon Avenue
Public School - Grades K-5 (365 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
4/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Oaks.

Big Box and Retail

Menards
6000 SE 14th St
1 minute drive / 0.52 miles away
Target
1111 E Army Post Rd
1 minute drive / 0.56 miles away
Autozone
1123 Army Post Rd
3 minute drive / 1.03 miles away

Colleges and Universities

1100 7th Street
10 minute drive / 4.83 miles away
2507 University Avenue
11 minute drive / 5.52 miles away
1200 Grandview Ave
13 minute drive / 6.26 miles away

Groceries

Hy-Vee
1107 E Army Post Rd
1 minute drive / 0.51 miles away
Save-A-Lot
3200 SW 9th St
5 minute drive / 1.93 miles away
Price Chopper
1819 Beaver Ave
13 minute drive / 6.46 miles away

Hospitals

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
1200 Pleasant Street
9 minute drive / 4.37 miles away
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
1111 6th Ave
10 minute drive / 4.88 miles away
Broadlawns Medical Center
1801 Hickman Road
13 minute drive / 6.1 miles away

Parks and Recreation

7200 Southeast 5th Street
2 minute drive / 0.76 miles away
2101 Fluer Drive
6 minute drive / 3.13 miles away
2600 Hartford Avenue
6 minute drive / 3.15 miles away

The Oaks has 5 parks within 5.2 miles, including Great Western Trail, Gray's Lake , James W. Cownie Soccer Complex, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Greenwood Park.

Shopping Centers

1000-1050 E Army Post Rd
1 minute drive / 0.43 miles away
200 Army Post Rd
1 minute drive / 0.52 miles away
1160-1300 E Army Post Rd
1 minute drive / 0.53 miles away

The Oaks has 5 shopping centers within 0.6 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Des Moines Studio Apartments $1,003$547$1,763
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,188$545$2,551
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,314$597$3,349
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,621$736$3,239
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,597$630$4,504

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