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Monthly Rent

$825 - $975

Beds

1 - 2

Baths

1

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  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        $50

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About Prairie Woods Apartments

Your Home, Our Priority! Discover comfort, convenience, and exceptional value in our 1 and 2-bedroom apartments at Prairie Woods Apartments. Located just minutes from Altoona, Ankeny, and downtown Des Moines, you'll have quick access to fantastic shopping, dining, and entertainment. With proximity to I-80, 235, the Bypass, and the Dart Bus Route, getting around is a breeze. Our apartments are full of character, style and feature thoughtful updates.. Wall-unit air conditioning and baseboard heat keeps you comfortable year-round . Free off-street parking is available for residents and garages are also available for rent. Cable and high-speed Internet are also available. Residents enjoy on-site staff, 24-hour maintenance, an outdoor pool, pickleball court, basketball/tennis courts, dog park, fitness center, flexible rental agreements, most utilities included (except electric), on-site laundry, and an easy-to-use online portal for rent payments — making life at Prairie Woods Apartments simple and stress-free. Schedule a personal tour today and see why Prairie Woods Apartments is the perfect place to call home!

Prairie Woods Apartments is located in Des Moines, Iowa in the 50317 zip code. This apartment community was built in 1972 and has 3 stories with 377 units.

Special Features

  • Garages Available
  • Inviting Welcome Center
  • 24 Hour Fitness Center
  • Exceptional Closet Space
  • Pickle Ball Court
  • Onsite Dog Park
  • Flexible Rental Agreements
  • Full Appliance Package

Community Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Guest Apartment
  • Pet Play Area
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Up
  • Sundeck
  • Courtyard
  • Picnic Area
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Basketball Court
  • Tennis Court
  • Pickleball Court

Floorplan Amenities

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Deck

Parking

Garage

Garage fee is $60 per month.

Security

  • Package Service
  • Controlled Access
  • Property Manager on Site

Pet Policy

Dogs Allowed

We have select dog friendly buildings - $300 pet fee for dogs. $30 monthly pet rent. Dog(s) must be registered on the DNA Poo Prints program and pay the $40 registration fee per dog. Poo Prints required.

  • $30 Monthly Pet Rent
  • $300 Fee
  • 2 Pet Limit

Cats Allowed

$200 pet fee for cats, and $20 per month pet rent. Cats must be spayed/neutered. Dogs can only be in 6 of the buidlings.

  • $20 Monthly Pet Rent
  • $200 Fee
  • 2 Pet Limit

Birds Allowed

Fish Allowed

20 gallon tank or smaller

Airport

  • Des Moines International

    Drive: 24 min 11.8 mi

Universities

Parks & Recreation

  • Grandview Park

    Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi

  • Four Mile Creek Greenbelt

    Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi

  • Mally's Weh-Weh-Neh-Kee Park

    Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi

  • Copper Creek Lake Park

    Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi

  • Prairie Heritage Trail & Park

    Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi

Shopping Centers & Malls

Military Bases

Schools

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Private Elementary, Middle & High School

42 Students
(515) 266-5065
Grades 3-12

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