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Iowa Polk County Des Moines Merle Hay The View on Douglas

The View on Douglas

5626 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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    $650 - $995

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    Studio - 1 bd

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    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    260 - 354 sq ft

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0BR/1.0BA $650 – $725
Studio 1 Bath 260 – 262 Sq Ft $300 Deposit
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    price $725
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    price $995
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0BR/1.0BA $650 – $725
Studio 1 Bath 260 – 262 Sq Ft $300 Deposit
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  • Unit 101
    price $650
    square feet 260
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    price $725
    square feet 262
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1BR/1.0BA $995
1 Bed 1 Bath 354 Sq Ft $300 Deposit
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    price $995
    square feet 354
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  • Built in 2026
  • 51 units/2 stories

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Neighborhood

Located about five miles northwest of Downtown Des Moines, Merle Hay is a peaceful suburb home to Iowa’s largest mall—Merle Hay Mall, a premier shopping and entertainment destination. Aside from the many shops and eateries on the outskirts of the massive mall, Merle Hay is largely residential.

Residents enjoy a broad range of apartments and houses available for rent throughout the neighborhood. Several local parks and playgrounds contribute to Merle Hay’s family-friendly atmosphere in addition to top-notch schools. Des Moines Art Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden are all proximate to the neighborhood as well. Getting around from Merle Hay is easy with access to I-235, I-35, and I-80.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drake University
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 11 min 5.1 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 12 min 5.5 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 19 min 10.6 mi
The View on Douglas is within 8 minutes or 3.8 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
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Moore Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
296 Students
Attendance Zone
Meredith Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
664 Students
Attendance Zone
Hoover High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
991 Students
Attendance Zone
St Pius X School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
352 Students
Nearby
Dowling Catholic High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,415 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

The View on Douglas is near Des Moines International, located 9.1 miles or 19 minutes away.

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Des Moines International
Drive: 19 min 9.1 mi
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Time and distance from The View on Douglas.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Merle Hay Mart
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Merle Hay Square
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
McNeal Plaza
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
The View on Douglas has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 11-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Westchester Park
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Ashby Park
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Beaverdale Park
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Witmer Park
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Drake Municipal Observatory
Drive: 9 min 3.3 mi
The View on Douglas has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Westchester Park, Ashby Park, and Beaverdale Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 10 min 5.2 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 11 min 5.2 mi
The View on Douglas has 3 hospitals within 5.2 miles, the nearest is Broadlawns Medical Center which is 3.7 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 11 min 5.3 mi
The View on Douglas is 5.3 miles and a 11 minute drive from Camp Dodge.
 
 

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The View on Douglas has studios to one bedroom with rent ranges from $650/mo. to $995/mo.

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The View on Douglas is in Merle Hay in the city of Des Moines. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.6 mile of the property. Five parks are within 3.3 miles, including Westchester Park, Ashby Park, and Beaverdale Park.

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