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
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$967/mo
3000 University Ave, APT 20301, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1beds
558sqft
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Apartment
Available Sat Oct 10 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner
Shared laundry
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
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
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, Community Wifi, Dog Wash, Fire Pit, First Floor, Flexible Lease Terms, Package Lockers, Pet Friendly, Pickleball Court, Pure Air Community, Second Floor, Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout, Water Leak Sensors
- 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
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
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Flexible Lease
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/25/2026 | Price change | $967-1%$2/sqft |
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| 8/23/2026 | Listed for rent | $977+18.9%$2/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Listing removed | $822$1/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Price change | $822-6.2%$1/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $876+0.3%$2/sqft |
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| 6/24/2022 | Listed for rent | $873+2.9%$2/sqft |
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| 6/11/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/9/2022 | Price change | $848+2.7%$2/sqft |
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| 6/7/2022 | Price change | $826-1.5%$1/sqft |
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| 6/4/2022 | Price change | $839+2.4%$2/sqft |
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| 6/2/2022 | Listed for rent | $819-3.5%$1/sqft |
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| 5/23/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/21/2022 | Listed for rent | $849+13%$2/sqft |
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| 6/11/2018 | Listing removed | $751$1/sqft |
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| 6/9/2018 | Price change | $751+3.9%$1/sqft |
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| 5/24/2018 | Price change | $723+1.4%$1/sqft |
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| 4/22/2018 | Listed for rent | $713$1/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
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