Cityville on 9th
550 SW 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$940 - $2,575
Studio - 3 Beds
The View on Douglas
5626 Douglas Ave,
Des Moines,
IA
50310
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Bedrooms
Studio bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
300 - 315 sq ft
The View on Douglas
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The View on Douglas is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50310 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Controlled Access Building
- direct acces to unit
- free off street parking
- newly renovated
- On site laundry
- pet friendly
Apartment Features
- Stainless Steel Appliances
5626 Douglas Ave,
Des Moines,
IA
50310
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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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Merle Hay | Des Moines, IA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $657 | $850 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 | $1,018 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $911 | $1,139 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $1,551 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.5 mi | |
| 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.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
296 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
664 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
991 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
4 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
388 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
69
/ 100
Traffic
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
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5626 Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310