The View on Douglas Apartments

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5626 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 393-6378
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The View on Douglas

5626 Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 393-6378
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About The View on Douglas

The View on Douglas is located in the Merle Hay Neighborhood and 50310 Zip code of Des Moines, IA. This community is professionally managed by Stanbrough Realty Company, LLC

Property Contact Info

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The View on Douglas offers Studio apartments having 300 sqft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • Studio

      0BR/1.0BA

      Studio, 1 Bath, 300 sq ft
       

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      $725Unavailable0BR/1.0BA300 sq ft$725

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Windows

      Model Rent and Fees

      Model Price

      • $725

      Deposit

      • $725 deposit
    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

    • 12 Month
    Ask About Our Lease Terms

    Utilities Included

    • Trash Removal
    • Sewer
    • Water

    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

    Application Fee Per Applicant$0

    Pet Policy and Fees

    Dogs

    • 2 Pet Limit
    • $50 Monthly Pet Rent
    • $250 Fee

    Up to 2 Pets per Apartment Home. First pet, non-refundable fee of $250, second pet is an additional $100 non-refundable fee.

    Cats

    • 2 Pet Limit
    • $35 Monthly Pet Rent
    • $250 Fee

    Up to 2 Pets per Apartment Home. First pet, non-refundable fee of $250, second pet is an additional $100 non-refundable fee.

    Parking Info and Fees

    Surface LotiFree off street parking!
  • 1 Max

    • Matterport 3D Tours

    Studio - 500 SF
    1BR, 1BA - 600 SF

    Features and Amenities

    Interior Features

    • Windows
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    5626 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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    Frequently Asked Questions about The View on Douglas

    Where is The View on Douglas located?

    The View on Douglas is located at 5626 Douglas Ave near the Merle Hay area of Des Moines, IA

    What is the current rent range at The View on Douglas?

    Call us today for rates on the Studio option at The View on Douglas

    Are pets allowed?

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

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Nice Value3.4

      The The View on Douglas Apartments are 1.7% more expensive than the average apartment in the Merle Hay area, and 24.3% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Merle Hay Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      Studio$725$713+$121.7%

      Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      Studio$725$958-$233-24.3%

      Methodology: On 08/23/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 40 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The View on Douglas (Merle Hay), and 249 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 08/23/2025

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    Renters Reviews and Ratings

    3.0
    1 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.

    Building ratings are based on a community’s features, including the building design, construction, exterior spaces, and amenities. To learn more about the CoStar Building Rating System, refer to our official guidelines here.

    • Best Value in Des Moines

      May 12, 2025
      I have never seen a fully-renovated property like this for such a great price. New appliances, new bathrooms, new kitchens, new everything! The new management company keeps the common areas clean too. So happy I found such a wonderful place.
      Review from Apartments.com

    Nearby Schools

    Moore Elementary School

    Des Moines Independent Community
    3725 52nd Street
    Public School - Grades K-5 (296 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
    4/10

    Hoover High School

    Des Moines Independent Community
    4800 Northwest Aurora Avenue
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (991 Students)
    In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
    2/10

    Meredith Middle School

    Des Moines Independent Community
    4827 Madison Avenue
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (664 Students)
    In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
    3/10
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from The View on Douglas.

    Big Box and Retail

    Staples
    3800 Merle Hay Rd
    1 minute drive / 0.03 miles away
    Walgreens
    4600 86th St
    4 minute drive / 2.17 miles away
    Petco
    7333 Buffalo Rd
    5 minute drive / 2.41 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Drake University
    2507 University Avenue
    6 minute drive / 3.01 miles away
    Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus
    1100 7th Street
    9 minute drive / 4.3 miles away
    Grand View University
    1200 Grandview Ave
    11 minute drive / 5.15 miles away

    Groceries

    Price Chopper
    1819 Beaver Ave
    5 minute drive / 1.93 miles away
    Natural Grocers
    8650 Hickman Rd
    4 minute drive / 2.21 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    1900 Grand Ave
    9 minute drive / 4.34 miles away

    Hospitals

    Broadlawns Medical Center
    1801 Hickman Road
    6 minute drive / 3.21 miles away
    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave
    9 minute drive / 4.38 miles away
    Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    1200 Pleasant Street
    9 minute drive / 4.39 miles away

    Military Bases

    Camp Dodge
    10 minute drive / 4.89 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    Greenwood Park
    4500 Grande Ave
    7 minute drive / 3.33 miles away
    Holiday Aquatic Center
    1701 Railroad Ave
    9 minute drive / 4.4 miles away
    Pappajohn Sculpture Park
    13th St. and Grand Ave
    9 minute drive / 4.57 miles away

    The View on Douglas has 5 parks within 8.2 miles, including Greenwood Park, Holiday Aquatic Center , Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Gray's Lake , and James W. Cownie Soccer Complex.

    Shopping Centers

    Merle Hay Mall
    3800 Merle Hay Rd
    1 minute drive / 0.15 miles away
    Merle Hay Mart
    3839 Merle Hay Rd
    1 minute drive / 0.16 miles away
    The Urban Plaza
    6401 Douglas Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away

    The View on Douglas has 5 shopping centers within 0.4 miles.

    Nearby Neighborhoods

    Merle Hay

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    Meredith

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    Des Moines Studio Apartments $958$560$1,763
    Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,167$547$3,440
    Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,296$645$4,076
    Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,643$725$5,199
    Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,043$965$3,504

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