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1050 Meadow Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 420-1837
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Valley Acres Apartments

1050 Meadow Ln
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 420-1837
Valley Acres Apartments in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
  • 1–3 Bedrooms
  • $650-$945Pricing
  • 650–1,000Square Feet

Rent Specials

1 Month Free Rent on 13 Month Lease or 2 Months Free Rent On 15 Month Lease If Applied And Accepted by 12/31/25!

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About Valley Acres Apartments

Welcome to Valley Acres, where quality and comfort meet. Enjoy such amenities as central air, walk in closets, and private entrances. Valley Acres is a hidden gem that is tucked away in a quiet southside residential neighborhood near Blank Park Zoo. Our on-site management will meet your needs in a friendly and efficient manner. Valley Acres offers a mixture of comfort, style and convenience. This community can be found in South Des Moines on Meadow Lane. Call us today at or email us at make Valley Acres your new home!

Valley Acres Apartments is located in the Outer SE Des Moines S Neighborhood and 50315 Zip code of Des Moines, IA. This community is professionally managed by Knapp Properties, LC.

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Valley Acres Apartments offers 1 to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $650 and having 650–1,000 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

    From $650

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 650 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $650Available Now1035M-02650$500
    $725Available Now1035M-05650$500
    $650Available Now1050M-08650$500

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $650 - $795

    Current Available Pricing

    • $650 - $725

    Unit 1035M-02 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $650

    Deposit

    • $500 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $650 - $795

    Unit 1035M-05 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $725

    Deposit

    • $500 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $650 - $795

    Unit 1050M-08 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $650

    Deposit

    • $500 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $650 - $795

  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

    $945

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1000 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $945Available Now920M-031000$500

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unit 920M-03 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $945

    Deposit

    • $500 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $945

  • 3 Bedrooms

    3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

    3 Beds, 1 Bath
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnit
    Call for Availability3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
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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2BR, 1BA - 1,000 SF
1BR, 1BA - 650 SF

Property Information

Lease Terms

  • 6, 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. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant$50

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Dog

Dog DepositiCharged per Pet$500
Dog RentiCharged per Pet$25/mo

Cat

Cat DepositiCharged per Pet$500
Cat RentiCharged per Pet$25/mo

Dogs

  • 2 Pet Limit
Restrictions:

| Restrictions: We do not allow aggressive breeds.

Cats

  • 2 Pet Limit
Restrictions:

| Restrictions: None

Parking Info and Fees

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

  • Close to Blank Park Zoo
  • Close To Des Moines Airport
  • Golf Course/Mini-Put Nearby
  • Trash Pickup-Curbside

On-Site Services

  • Maintenance On Site
  • Property Manager On Site
  • Trash Pickup Curbside

Community Features

  • Walk Up

Interior Features

  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Disposal
  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
  • Dining Room
  • Window Coverings
  • Carpet

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
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1050 Meadow Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315
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Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
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(515) 420-1837
Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Acres Apartments

Where is Valley Acres Apartments located?

Valley Acres Apartments is located at 1050 Meadow Ln near the Outer SE Des Moines S area of Des Moines, IA

What is the current rent range at Valley Acres Apartments?

1 Bedroom to 3 Bedroom Apartments at Valley Acres Apartments currently range from $650 to $945

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Valley Acres Apartments are
  • Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

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

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at Valley Acres Apartments is: 1 Month Free Rent on 13 Month Lease or 2 Months Free Rent On 15 Month Lease If Applied And Accepted by 12/31/25!.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Cost Per Sq.Ft. 3.2

    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 Valley Acres Apartments Apartments are 28.2% cheaper than the average apartment in the Outer SE Des Moines S area, and 31.4% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Outer SE Des Moines S Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$650$1,074-$424-39.5%
    2 Bedroom$945$1,137-$192-16.9%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$650$1,096-$446-40.7%
    2 Bedroom$945$1,213-$268-22.1%

    Methodology: On 12/04/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 212 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Valley Acres Apartments (Outer SE Des Moines S), and 1125 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 12/04/2025

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

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1 Renters Reviews
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  • Valley Acres #8

    January 19, 2014
    Totally impressed by the how clean unit was at showing and the fact that new heating and cooling units & windows had been installed, thus helping keep energy costs down. also impressed by Management in getting snow removal done. Good place to call Home!!!
    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

McCombs Middle School

Des Moines Independent Community
201 County Line Road
Public School - Grades 6-8 (654 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
4/10

Lincoln High School

Des Moines Independent Community
2600 Southwest 9th Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2403 Students)
In Attendance Zone6 minute drive / 3.2 miles away
1/10

Morris Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Community
1401 Geil Avenue
Public School - Grades K-5 (444 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
4/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Valley Acres Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Autozone

1123 Army Post Rd
1 minute drive / 0.48 miles away

Target

1111 E Army Post Rd
4 minute drive / 1.44 miles away

Menards

6000 SE 14th St
5 minute drive / 1.72 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

1100 7th Street
11 minute drive / 5.43 miles away

Drake University

2507 University Avenue
12 minute drive / 5.85 miles away

Grand View University

1200 Grandview Ave
15 minute drive / 7.09 miles away

Groceries

Hy-Vee

1107 E Army Post Rd
4 minute drive / 1.47 miles away

Save-A-Lot

3200 SW 9th St
5 minute drive / 2.42 miles away

Price Chopper

1819 Beaver Ave
14 minute drive / 6.66 miles away

Hospitals

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street
10 minute drive / 4.89 miles away

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Ave
11 minute drive / 5.5 miles away

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road
14 minute drive / 6.6 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Great Western Trail

7200 Southeast 5th Street
3 minute drive / 1.21 miles away

Gray's Lake

2101 Fluer Drive
7 minute drive / 3.34 miles away

James W. Cownie Soccer Complex

2600 Hartford Avenue
9 minute drive / 4.37 miles away

Valley Acres Apartments has 5 parks within 5.1 miles, including Great Western Trail, Gray's Lake , James W. Cownie Soccer Complex, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Greenwood Park.

Shopping Centers

Southport Center

1103 Army Post Rd
1 minute drive / 0.48 miles away

Army Post Square

500-520 Army Post Rd
1 minute drive / 0.62 miles away

Stefon Plaza

200 Army Post Rd
2 minute drive / 0.73 miles away

Valley Acres Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 1.4 miles.

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Fort Des Moines

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Watrous South

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Des Moines Studio Apartments $908$500$2,116
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,096$597$2,938
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,213$648$2,884
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,509$685$2,810
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,132$655$10,000+

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