The Flats Apartments is the home you've been looking for in West Des Moines, IA. With comfortable studio, one-, and two-bedroom homes complete with stainless steel appliances, patios, and granite countertops, you're guaranteed to find a place to live with a lifestyle to love. What's more, as a member of the community you'll also have convenient access to area amenities, plus a community dog park and swimming pool.
Apartment for rent
Special offer
$968/mo
3000 University Ave, APT 20105, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1beds
558sqft
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Apartment
Available Tue Sep 8 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner
Garage parking
What's special
Granite countertopsStainless steel appliances
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Air Conditioner
Features
- Bar, Smart Home
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 558 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage, Off Street, Valet
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Fire Pit
- Pool features: Pool
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool View
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Water
Building
Details
- Building name: The Flats Apartments
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Park, Pool
HOA
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Laundry, Maintenance, Park, Parking, Pool, Water
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Flexible Lease
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/25/2026 | Price change | $968+0.3%$2/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Price change | $965+0.7%$2/sqft |
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| 7/18/2026 | Price change | $958+0.2%$2/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Price change | $956-0.1%$2/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $957+0.6%$2/sqft |
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| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $951-5%$2/sqft |
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| 7/12/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,001+11.8%$2/sqft |
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| 7/25/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/23/2024 | Price change | $895-0.1%$2/sqft |
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| 7/19/2024 | Listed for rent | $896$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 50266
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Clive Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Indian Hills Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.9 mi
There are 31 available units in this apartment building
- Special offer! Enjoy up to two months free on all new leases. Restrictions apply, see agent for details.







