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(515) 416-6340
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5413 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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The Village at Westchester

5413 Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 416-6340
The Village at Westchester in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $634-$776 Pricing
  • 600–2,400 Square Feet

About The Village at Westchester

The Village at Westchester in Des Moines, IA offers a unique neighborhood atmosphere with 23 park-like acres for your enjoyment and relaxation. The Village offers unparalleled convenience, located just minutes from Merle Hay Mall, groceries, movie theaters, restaurants and other great shopping opportunities. Nearly everything is within one mile of your new home, and you'll be just minutes from interstates. The Village is a pet friendly community!

The Village at Westchester is located in the Meredith Neighborhood and 50310 Zip code of Des Moines, IA. This community is professionally managed by Elevate Living Property Management

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Amazon Hub
  • Balcony / Deck / Patio / Porch
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Close to Restaurants and Shopping
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Water Included

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Property Contact Info

Office Hours

Monday9:00 am–4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–4:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Village at Westchester offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $634 and having 600–2,400 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    Rye II

    From $634

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 600 sq ft
    Available Oct 30

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $634 October 30, 202604-105600$400

    Unit 04-105 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 04-105 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $634

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $634 - $748

    Floorplan Rye

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 600 sq ft
    Available Soon

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available SoonRye600 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans
  • 2 Bedrooms

    Bedford

    From $654

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 748 sq ft
    Available Sep 30

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
    $654 September 30, 202604-126748$400
    $654 September 30, 202611-316748$400
    $654 October 1, 202602-039748$400

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $654 - $768

    Current Available Pricing

    • $654

    Unit 04-126 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 04-126 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $654

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $654 - $768

    Unit 11-316 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 11-316 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $654

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $654 - $768

    Unit 02-039 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 02-039 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $654

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $654 - $768

    Buchanan

    From $658

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 792 sq ft
    Available Sep 30

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
    $658 September 30, 202609-260792$400
    $658 October 16, 202606-161792$400
    $658 October 30, 202605-142792$400

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $658 - $772

    Current Available Pricing

    • $658

    Unit 09-260 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 09-260 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $658

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $658 - $772

    Unit 06-161 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 06-161 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $658

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $658 - $772

    Unit 05-142 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 05-142 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $658

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $658 - $772

    Harrison II

    From $662

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 792 sq ft
    Available Sep 30

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $662 September 30, 202606-173792$400

    Unit 06-173 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 06-173 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $662

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $662 - $776

    Harrison

    From $662

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 792 sq ft
    Available Oct 4

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
    $662 October 4, 202611-322792$400
    $662 October 9, 202609-258792$400
    $664 November 30, 202608-212792$400

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $662 - $776

    Current Available Pricing

    • $662 - $664

    Unit 11-322 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 11-322 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $662

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $662 - $776

    Unit 09-258 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 09-258 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $662

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $662 - $776

    Unit 08-212 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 08-212 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $664

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $662 - $776

    Bedford II

    From $644

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 748 sq ft
    Available Nov 30
    Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $644 November 30, 202603-071748$400

    Unit 03-071 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unit 03-071 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $644

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $644 - $756

    Buchanan II

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 792 sq ft
    Available Soon

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available SoonBuchanan II792 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Hawthorne

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1200 sq ft
    Available Soon

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available SoonHawthorne1200 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Fairview

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1400 sq ft
    Available Soon

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available SoonFairview1400 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Penthouse

    2 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 2400 sq ft
    Available Soon
    Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available SoonPenthouse2400 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans
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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Property Information

  • Renovated In 1999
  • 334 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 1978

Lease Terms

  • 6 - 15 mo

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.

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Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$50.00

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Fees

Cat
Cat FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$300.00
Cat RentiCharged Per Pet.$35.00/mo
Restrictions:

Pet Restrictions Apply, One-time fee is $300 for 2 pets

Comments:

Max of 2. Cats & Dogs Allowed.

Dog
Dog FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$300.00
Dog RentiCharged Per Pet.$35.00/mo
Restrictions:

Pet Restrictions Apply, One-time fee is $300 for 2 pets

Comments:

Max of 2. Cats & Dogs Allowed.

Parking Info and Fees

Surface Lot
Covered
Garage Parking
Other

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

  • Amazon Hub
  • Balcony / Deck / Patio / Porch
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Close to Restaurants and Shopping
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Water Included

On-Site Services

  • Maintenance On Site
  • Property Manager On Site
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Walk Up

Recreation and Fitness

  • Media Center/Movie Theatre
  • Playground
  • Pool

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Fireplace
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Cable Ready
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
  • Carpet
  • Dining Room

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Deck
  • Porch
Google Map

Map

5413 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Getting Around

  • 40 / 100 Fairly walkable

    Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

  • 30 / 100 Limited public transit

    Transit is available for some trips

  • 60 / 100 Moderately bikeable

    Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 90 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly

    Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Scores provided by Local Logic details

Getting to Know the Area

  • 60 / 100 Restaurants

    Variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 50 / 100 Cafes

    Some cafés within a few minutes

  • 60 / 100 Nightlife

    Several bars within a few minutes

  • 50 / 100 Shopping

    Several shops within walking distance

  • 40 / 100 Parks

    Moderate amount of park space nearby

  • 100 / 100 Noise Level

    Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Scores provided by Local Logic

Frequently Asked Questions about The Village at Westchester

Where is The Village at Westchester located?

The Village at Westchester is located at 5413 Aurora Ave near the Meredith area of Des Moines, IA

What is the current rent range at The Village at Westchester?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at The Village at Westchester currently range from $634 to $776

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for The Village at Westchester are
  • Monday 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

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

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Cost Per Sq.Ft. 4.0

    The Cost Per Square Foot rating shows you the average cost per square foot for floorplans at this community in relation to the local average.

  • Affordability Good Value3.6

    The The Village at Westchester Apartments are 33.35% cheaper than the average apartment in the Meredith area, and 49.1% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Meredith Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$634$959-$325-33.9%
    2 Bedroom$644$959-$315-32.8%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$634$1,194-$560-46.9%
    2 Bedroom$644$1,322-$678-51.3%

    Methodology: On 09/05/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 108 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Village at Westchester (Meredith), and 1192 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 09/05/2026

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

1.6
5 Renters Reviews

Don’t Recommend

July 16, 2024 - Review from Apartments.com
Current resident. My fiance and I have lived here for 6 weeks and have experienced no AC for 3.5 weeks, no hot water for 2 weeks, have had a while in our wall for a month, just discovered mold under our bathroom sink, and apparently have been leaking into the unit below us. It is impossible to get a hold of anyone and when we do we’re told it’s out of their hands. Well, it has to be in someone’s hands. We will not deal with a year of this one way or another. I would not recommend this property to ...
anyone.
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Cockroaches, bad communication, bad building maintenance

December 1, 2023 - Review from Apartments.com
Communication with property management or the main office is very poor. No one answers the phone, messages go unaddressed, and the same goes for any emails. I work during the day, so if any maintenance issues are addressed, I'm not there to see them, and they do not notify you or leave any information or notice that they entered your apartment. They will close maintenance tickets without addressing them. I've notified about roaches (they have gotten so bad this month that I cannot use my ...
kitchen) and was given a call - surprised me - that pest control would come the next day. I don't know if they did or not because again, no notice or indication they ever entered my apartment. The building I live in smells of rot and the carpets need replacing. The washer/dryer has had moldy clothes on top of it for weeks that someone abandoned, and those laundry rooms are never cleaned. There is noticeable build up or even nests in the hallway vents. The unit below me was uninhabited for several months; you could see clouds of flies around the windows and mold. For a while, the patio door was open, and it remained open despite advising the main office. The units themselves are fine and spacious. But the lack of maintenance and communication is reprehensible, hence the low rating.
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Not bad but…

September 25, 2023 - Review from Apartments.com
It’s not a bad place to live. I enjoy living there. Old appliances and good luck getting a response from the property management company about anything. Took months to respond to work orders and I currently can not reach anyone at the office.

Bad neighbors, gunshots and bedbugs. Oh my!!

November 9, 2018 - Review from Apartments.com
I mean, they're relatively inexpensive but when you factor in the ancient appliances drug dealers in the parking lot having shoot outs and being eaten alive in your sleep they are entirely over priced. This was the first apartment my husband and I rented after owning our own home for more than ten years and a lot has changed. First of all the worst thing you had to worry about in our day renting apartments were cockroaches, thank you Village at Westchester for the education as to what a bedbug ...
is and what it looks like. (NOT)!!! My husband and I ended up leaving all of our things or giving them away to one of our neighbors who told us that he had had bedbugs for years and didn't mind having our things. I wanted to DIE!!! I cannot recommend this place to anyone. Run while you can. The managment knew we got the bedbugs from our neighbors because their apartment was according to the manager (infested) and we only started with them in the wall between our apartment and theirs. No surprise by the time we moved six months later we were infested and our entire building were having heat treatments. Managment had the nerve to charge me for a crayon that melted on the floor from one of like three heat treatments we had to live through. Just Don't is all I can say.
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Property Manager Responded

November 12, 2018
Hi there, We're sorry to hear about your experience. We would like to get more details about this so we can work to resolve it with you. Please reach out to us directly at communications@elevateliving.com. Thank you.

Decent Location

June 13, 2014 - Review from Apartments.com
The only thing this place has going for it would be its location. Otherwise over all the state of the buildings and upkeep where rather poor: hallways carpet always seemed dirty with no maintenance, and as prior post mentioned did have pest issues due to other tenants. Lived there for two years and never saw any real updates or renovations, The grounds where kept up a little but where routinely broken or in a bad state of affairs. Much better apartments near that location with comparable price, ...
really in all honesty not worth the money or time.
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Nearby Schools

Summit Middle School

Johnston Community School District
9500 Windsor Parkway
Public School - Grades 6-8 (1106 Students)
In Attendance Zone7 minute drive / 3.5 miles away
8/10

Johnston Middle School

Johnston Community School District
6501 Northwest 62nd Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (1143 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.4 miles away
8/10

Johnston Senior High School

Johnston Community School District
6500 Northwest 100th Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1762 Students)
In Attendance Zone9 minute drive / 4.2 miles away
9/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Village at Westchester.

Big Box and Retail

Staples

3800 Merle Hay Rd
2 minute drive / 0.89 miles away

Walgreens

4600 86th St
5 minute drive / 2.46 miles away

Petco

7333 Buffalo Rd
6 minute drive / 3.26 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Drake University

2507 University Avenue
6 minute drive / 3.16 miles away

Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

1100 7th Street
9 minute drive / 4.29 miles away

Grand View University

1200 Grandview Ave
10 minute drive / 4.78 miles away

Groceries

Price Chopper

1819 Beaver Ave
4 minute drive / 2.2 miles away

Natural Grocers

8650 Hickman Rd
6 minute drive / 3.01 miles away

Hy-Vee

1900 Grand Ave
9 minute drive / 4.57 miles away

Hospitals

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road
6 minute drive / 3.05 miles away

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Ave
9 minute drive / 4.34 miles away

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street
9 minute drive / 4.49 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Dodge

9 minute drive / 4.28 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Greenwood Park

4500 Grande Ave
8 minute drive / 3.88 miles away

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

13th St. and Grand Ave
10 minute drive / 4.73 miles away

Holiday Aquatic Center

1701 Railroad Ave
11 minute drive / 5.24 miles away

The Village at Westchester has 5 parks within 8.3 miles, including Greenwood Park, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Holiday Aquatic Center , Gray's Lake , and James W. Cownie Soccer Complex.

Shopping Centers

Haymarket Square

4365 Merle Hay Rd
1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away

Haymarket Mall

4100-4140 Merle Hay Rd
1 minute drive / 0.53 miles away

Merle Hay Mart

3839 Merle Hay Rd
2 minute drive / 0.74 miles away

The Village at Westchester has 5 shopping centers within 1.1 miles.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Meredith

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Craig Reed Park

Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments from $480
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Lower Beaver

Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments from $480
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Des Moines Studio Apartments $961$480$2,360
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,194$480$5,866
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,322$645$3,705
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,699$655$2,889
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,335$530$2,300

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