The View on Douglas Apartments

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

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The View on Douglas

5626 Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 393-6378
The View on Douglas in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
  • Studio–1 Bedrooms
  • $650-$799 Pricing
  • 275–421 Square Feet

Property Contact Info

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(515) 393-6378
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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The View on Douglas offers Studio to 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $650 and having 275–421 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Completely Renovated Studio Apartment

    $650

    Studio, 1 Bath
    Available Now

    Model Gallery

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitDeposit
    $650Available NowCompletely Renovated Studio Apartment$650

    Model Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

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

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $650

    Deposit

    • $650 deposit

    0BR/1.0BA

    $650

    Studio, 1 Bath
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    $650Available Now115275$650

    Unit 115 Gallery

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    Unit 115 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Unique Features

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

    Unit 115 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $650

    Deposit

    • $650 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $650

  • 1 Bedroom

    1BR/1.0BA

    $799

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 421 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    $799Available Now218421$799

    Unit 218 Gallery

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    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

    • $799

    Deposit

    • $799 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $799
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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Studio - 500 SF
1BR, 1BA - 600 SF

Property Information

  • 51 Units
  • 2 Stories
  • Built in 2025

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.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$0.00

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Fees

Cat
Pet DepositiMax of 2. Charged per Pet.$0.00
One-Time Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$250.00
Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$35.00/mo
Comments:

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

Dog
Pet DepositiMax of 2. Charged per Pet.$0.00
One-Time Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$250.00
Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$50.00/mo
Comments:

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

Parking Fees

Surface Lot
Parking FeeiMax of 1. Charged per vehicle.$0.00/mo
Comments:

Max of 1. Free off street parking!.

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

Unique Amenities

  • Controlled Access Building
  • Free Off Street Parking
  • Newly Renovated
  • On Site Laundry
  • Pet Friendly

Interior Features

  • Windows
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5626 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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 $799

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 13.95% cheaper than the average apartment in the Merle Hay area, and 31.45% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Merle Hay Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$650$772-$122-15.8%
    1 Bedroom$799$909-$110-12.1%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$650$949-$299-31.5%
    1 Bedroom$799$1,164-$365-31.4%

    Methodology: On 04/20/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 208 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The View on Douglas (Merle Hay), and 1033 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 04/20/2026

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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.

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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 School District
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 School District
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 School District
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

Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments from $605
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Meredith

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $605
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Karen Acres

Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments from $625
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Des Moines Studio Apartments $949$480$2,511
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,164$480$3,129
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,269$710$2,894
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,688$685$4,378
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,866$600$10,000+

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