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
The View on Douglas in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
  • Studio–1 Bedrooms
  • $650-$949Pricing
  • 300–421Square Feet

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 to 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $650 and having 300–421 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    0BR/1.0BA

    $650

    Studio, 1 Bath, 300 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    $650Available Now209300$650

    Unit 209 Gallery

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    Unit 209 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Unique Features

    • free off street parking
    • On site laundry
    • pet friendly
    • Secure building

    Unit 209 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $650

    Deposit

    • $650 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $650

  • 1 Bedroom

    1BR/1.0BA

    $949

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 421 sq ft
    Available Oct 27

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    $949 October 27, 2025118421$949

    Unit 118 Gallery

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    Unit 118 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Unique Features

    • direct acces to unit
    • free off street parking
    • newly renovated
    • On site laundry
    • pet friendly
    • Secure building

    Unit 118 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $949

    Deposit

    • $949 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $949
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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Studio - 500 SF
1BR, 1BA - 600 SF

Property Information

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo
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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 Application
Application Fee Per Applicant$0

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Dog

One-Time Pet Fee$250
Monthly Pet Fee$50/mo
Pet Deposit$0

Cat

One-Time Pet Fee$250
Monthly Pet Fee$35/mo
Pet Deposit$0

Dogs

  • 2 Pet Limit

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

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 Fee$0/mo

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 $949

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 0.15% cheaper than the average apartment in the Merle Hay area, and 20.9% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Merle Hay Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$650$711-$61-8.6%
    1 Bedroom$949$876+$738.3%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$650$901-$251-27.9%
    1 Bedroom$949$1,102-$153-13.9%

    Methodology: On 10/17/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 205 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The View on Douglas (Merle Hay), and 1024 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 10/17/2025

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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

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $535
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Meredith

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $593
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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 $901$535$2,364
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,102$547$3,544
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,228$648$3,780
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,560$685$2,846
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,467$655$10,000+

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