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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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  • Studio–1 Bedrooms
  • $650-$850Pricing
  • 260–421Square Feet

Property Contact Info

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The View on Douglas offers Studio to 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $650 and having 260–421 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    0BR/1.0BA

    $650

    Studio, 1 Bath
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    $650Available Now101260$650

    Unit 101 Gallery

    Photos

    Unit 101 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Unique Features

    • Controlled Access Building
    • direct acces to unit
    • free off street parking
    • newly renovated
    • On site laundry
    • pet friendly

    Unit 101 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $650

    Deposit

    • $650 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $650

  • 1 Bedroom

    1BR/1.0BA

    From $799

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 421 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotosView Details
    $799Available Now118421$799
    $850Available Now218421$850

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Windows

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $799 - $850

    Deposit

    • $850 deposit

    Unit 118 Gallery

    Photos

    Unit 118 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Unique Features

    • Controlled Access Building
    • direct acces to unit
    • free off street parking
    • newly renovated
    • On site laundry
    • pet friendly

    Unit 118 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $799

    Deposit

    • $799 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $799 - $850

    Unit 218 Gallery

    Photos

    Unit 218 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Unique Features

    • Controlled Access Building
    • free off street parking
    • newly renovated
    • On site laundry
    • pet friendly

    Unit 218 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $850

    Deposit

    • $850 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $799 - $850
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 mo
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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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant$0

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Dog

One-Time Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet$250
Pet DepositiCharged per Pet$0
Monthly Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet$50/mo

Cat

One-Time Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet$250
Pet DepositiCharged per Pet$0
Monthly Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet$35/mo

Parking Fees

Surface Lot

Parking FeeiCharged per vehicle$0/mo

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

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?

Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments at The View on Douglas currently range from $650 to $850

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 View on Douglas Apartments are 10.3% cheaper than the average apartment in the Merle Hay area, and 28.1% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Merle Hay Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$650$728-$78-10.7%
    1 Bedroom$799$887-$88-9.9%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$650$921-$271-29.4%
    1 Bedroom$799$1,091-$292-26.8%

    Methodology: On 01/19/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 204 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The View on Douglas (Merle Hay), and 1014 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 01/19/2026

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.0
1 Renters Reviews
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  • 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 $921$575$1,757
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,091$558$2,354
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,237$661$2,894
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,537$685$4,060
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,134$655$2,300

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