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$650-$945/mo

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Valley Acres Apartments

1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA, 50315

1-3 beds 1 bath 650-1,000 sqft

All about this rental

Quick overview

Type:
Townhouse
Floors:
3
Neighborhood:
South Des Moines
ZIP code:
50315
Built:
1971
Status:
Active
Apartments in the community:
78
Buildings in the community:
8
Last checked:
1 hour ago

Find your perfect layout

Perks of living here

Convenience

Enjoy hassle-free living with On-Site Maintenance, On-Site Management, and Trash Pickup-Curbside service.

Outdoors

Relax outdoors on your Deck or take advantage of nearby attractions like a Golf Course/Mini-Put.

Design

Features like Window Coverings and a Dining Room add functional style to your interior.

Standout

The property is conveniently close to Blank Park Zoo and Des Moines Airport, making outings and travel easier.

Shared spaces & benefits

  • Close to Blank Park Zoo
  • Close To Des Moines Airport
  • Golf Course/Mini-Put Nearby
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • On-Site Management
  • Trash Pickup-Curbside

In-house comforts

  • Window Coverings
  • Cable Ready
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Dining Room
  • Deck
Welcome to Valley Acres!  Please select a floor plan to view additional details.

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Fees & policies

General fees

Application fees:
$50
There may be additional unit-specific fees.

Pet policy - Pets allowed

Security pet deposit:
$500
Monthly pet rent:
$25
Pet limit 2 allowed.

Pet policy - Cats allowed

Security pet deposit:
$500
Monthly pet rent:
$25
Pet limit 2 allowed.

Pet policy - Dogs allowed

Security pet deposit:
$500
Monthly pet rent:
$25
Pet limit 2 allowed. We do not allow aggressive breeds.

Pet policy

Each unit allows up to two pets! There is a one-time $200 non-refundable deposit per pet along with a monthly fee of $30 per pet.  For any questions regarding our pet policy, please contact us.
The fees are estimates and actual amounts may vary. Pricing and availability are subject to change. For details, .

Contact info
Knapp Properties
Website
Property listed in the Yardi Rental ILS Network (RentCafe.com & Point2Homes.com).

Get to know the area

Know your way around

21
Car-dependent
Walk Score®
33
Some transit
Transit Score®
20
Somewhat bikeable
Bike Score®
The area around 1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA, 50315 is highly car dependent. Few, if any, services and amenities are nearby, making a car essential for running errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. 1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA, 50315 is in an area that is not ideal for biking, with little to no cycling infrastructure available. 
Walkability data provided by Walk Score®

Plan your commute

  • Des Moines's city center
    18 min
    31 min
    44 min
Commute times provided by Walk Score® Travel Time.

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Conmigo Early Education Center
Childcare • 4.76 mi
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Child Development Center
Childcare • 5.10 mi
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Principal Child Development Center
Childcare • 5.15 mi
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All Star Daycare And Preschool
Childcare • 5.36 mi
NR
New Creations Child Care & Learning Center | West Des Moines
Childcare • 7.33 mi
NR
Little Voyagers
Childcare • 7.98 mi
NR
Christ The King School
Private • PK, K-8 • 247 students • 1.09 mi
NR
Des Moines Adventist School
Private • PK-8 • 47 students • 2.46 mi
NR
Main Street Montessori & Middle School
Private • PK-8 • 18 students • 3.77 mi
NR
St Anthony Elementary School
Private • PK-8 • 348 students • 3.93 mi
NR
Mckinley Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 285 students • 4.10 mi
3/10
Walnut Street School
Public • PK, K-5 • 269 students • 4.75 mi
3/10
Oviatt Elementary School
Public • PK, K-1 • 616 students • 4.76 mi
NR
Bergman Academy
Private • PK, K-8 • 164 students • 4.97 mi
NR
Morris Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 444 students • 0.73 mi
4/10
Studebaker Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 523 students • 0.96 mi
1/10
Christ The King School
Private • PK, K-8 • 247 students • 1.09 mi
NR
Orchard Place School
Public • K-12 • 66 students • 1.27 mi
NR
Wright Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 273 students • 1.62 mi
5/10
Lovejoy Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 365 students • 1.86 mi
4/10
South Union Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 442 students • 2.15 mi
3/10
Des Moines Adventist School
Private • PK-8 • 47 students • 2.46 mi
NR
Mccombs Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 654 students • 0.55 mi
4/10
Christ The King School
Private • PK, K-8 • 247 students • 1.09 mi
NR
Orchard Place School
Public • K-12 • 66 students • 1.27 mi
NR
Des Moines Adventist School
Private • PK-8 • 47 students • 2.46 mi
NR
Brody Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 603 students • 3.01 mi
3/10
Weeks Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 684 students • 3.01 mi
1/10
Main Street Montessori & Middle School
Private • PK-8 • 18 students • 3.77 mi
NR
Norwalk Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 787 students • 3.77 mi
5/10
Orchard Place School
Public • K-12 • 66 students • 1.27 mi
NR
Lincoln High School
Public • 9-12 • 2403 students • 3.14 mi
1/10
Norwalk Senior High School
Public • 9-12 • 1035 students • 3.64 mi
6/10
Virtual Campus
Public • 6-12 • 668 students • 4.70 mi
2/10
Scavo Alternative High School
Public • 9-12 • 282 students • 4.71 mi
NR
Ruby Van Meter School
Public • 6-12 • 135 students • 5.29 mi
NR
Ruby Van Meter
Public • K-12 • 113 students • 5.29 mi
NR
East High School
Public • 9-12 • 2040 students • 5.74 mi
2/10
DMACC Success Center
College • 1.19 mi
NR
Des Moines Area Community College
College • 1.34 mi
NR
Des Moines University
College • 4.92 mi
NR
Mercy College of Health Sciences
College • 5.39 mi
NR
Des Moines Area Community College Urban Campus
College • 5.69 mi
NR
Drake University
College • 6.27 mi
NR
Grand View University
College • 7.33 mi
NR
Simpson College West Des Moines Campus
College • 7.87 mi
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Fleur Dr & Cowles Dr (Far-Side), DSM
Bus
1.31 mi
Des Moines International Airport
Airport
2.32 mi
Dart Ride Share
Bus
3.93 mi
SW 9th St & Dart Way (Far-Side)
Bus
4.10 mi
SW 9th St & Dart Way
Bus
4.11 mi
SW 7th St & #501
Bus
4.21 mi
SW 7th St & Riverpoint
Bus
4.22 mi
SW 9th St & Murphy St (Far-Side)
Bus
4.22 mi
Des Moines International Airport
Airport
2.32 mi
Tuinstra Airfield
Airport
7.34 mi
Laverty Field
Airport
7.85 mi
Hobbes Field
Airport
8.95 mi
Fleur Dr & Cowles Dr (Far-Side), DSM
Bus
1.31 mi
Dart Ride Share
Bus
3.93 mi
SW 9th St & Dart Way (Far-Side)
Bus
4.10 mi
SW 9th St & Dart Way
Bus
4.11 mi
SW 7th St & #501
Bus
4.21 mi
SW 7th St & Riverpoint
Bus
4.22 mi
SW 9th St & Murphy St (Far-Side)
Bus
4.22 mi
SW 7th St & Murphy St
Bus
4.29 mi
Business Publications
Train
4.65 mi
Safari Grill
Restaurant
0.35 mi
Domino's
Food
0.67 mi
McDonald's
Food
0.69 mi
Hardee's
Food
0.71 mi
Dairy Queen
Food
0.75 mi
Smitty's Tender Loin Shop
Restaurant
0.79 mi
Casey's
Food
0.99 mi
Southridge Mall Food Court
Restaurant
1.44 mi
Francie's
Drinks
2.24 mi
Extra Innings
Drinks
4.22 mi
Mullet's
Drinks
4.35 mi
300 Craft & Rooftop
Drinks
4.53 mi
SingleSpeed Brewing Co - DSM TapRoom
Drinks
4.54 mi
Secret Admirer
Drinks
4.60 mi
Exile Brewing Company
Drinks
4.61 mi
High Life Lounge
Drinks
4.63 mi
Domino's
Food
0.67 mi
McDonald's
Food
0.69 mi
Hardee's
Food
0.71 mi
Dairy Queen
Food
0.75 mi
Casey's
Food
0.99 mi
Arugula & Rye
Food
1.58 mi
KFC
Food
1.63 mi
Arby's
Food
1.70 mi
Safari Grill
Restaurant
0.35 mi
Smitty's Tender Loin Shop
Restaurant
0.79 mi
Southridge Mall Food Court
Restaurant
1.44 mi
Starbucks
Restaurant
1.55 mi
Friedrichs Coffee
Restaurant
1.58 mi
Portermill
Restaurant
1.58 mi
Village Inn
Restaurant
1.61 mi
New China Buffet
Restaurant
1.63 mi
Wildthings
Shopping
0.32 mi
QuikTrip
Grocery store
0.66 mi
Owen Auto
Shopping
0.70 mi
Casey's General Store
Grocery store
0.94 mi
Mini Mart
Grocery store
1.29 mi
ALDI
Grocery store
1.39 mi
Marshalls
Shopping
1.44 mi
Shoe Carnival
Shopping
1.44 mi
QuikTrip
Grocery store
0.66 mi
Casey's General Store
Grocery store
0.94 mi
Mini Mart
Grocery store
1.29 mi
ALDI
Grocery store
1.39 mi
Hy-Vee
Grocery store
1.50 mi
Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh
Grocery store
1.57 mi
Mill Supply Company
Grocery store
1.57 mi
Hudson
Grocery store
1.59 mi
Wildthings
Shopping
0.32 mi
Owen Auto
Shopping
0.70 mi
Marshalls
Shopping
1.44 mi
Shoe Carnival
Shopping
1.44 mi
Ross
Shopping
1.45 mi
Target
Shopping
1.45 mi
Aarush Jewellers
Shopping
1.46 mi
Kay Jewelers
Shopping
1.47 mi
Grace Baptist Church
Place of worship
0.29 mi
Church of God of Prophecy
Place of worship
0.48 mi
Fort Des Moines Open Bible Church
Place of worship
0.64 mi
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Place of worship
0.65 mi
Calvary Reformed Church
Place of worship
0.72 mi
Northern Warren Fire Department
Public service
0.77 mi
Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church
Place of worship
0.81 mi
Clarion
Hotel
0.89 mi
Economy Parking Lot #1
Automotive
1.08 mi
Economy Parking Lot #2
Automotive
1.26 mi
Economy Parking Lot #4
Automotive
1.29 mi
Foam Time
Automotive
1.29 mi
Economy Lot 5
Automotive
1.29 mi
Phillips 66
Automotive
1.30 mi
Cell Phone Lot
Automotive
1.34 mi
Rental Parking
Automotive
1.40 mi
Genesis Senior Living Center
Healthcare
1.14 mi
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Healthcare
1.51 mi
Unity Point Clinic
Healthcare
1.66 mi
Fleur Heights Center for Wellness and Rehabilitation
Healthcare
1.70 mi
Walgreens
Healthcare
1.79 mi
Southridge Dental Group
Healthcare
1.85 mi
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Healthcare
1.95 mi
Alpha Women's Center
Healthcare
2.94 mi
Clarion
Hotel
0.89 mi
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
Hotel
0.90 mi
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Hotel
0.98 mi
DoubleTree
Hotel
1.00 mi
Holiday Inn
Hotel
1.18 mi
Quality Inn
Hotel
1.63 mi
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hotel
1.66 mi
Days Inn & Suites
Hotel
1.72 mi
Dero
Other
3.14 mi
Dero
Other
3.59 mi
Dero
Other
3.74 mi
Dero
Other
4.35 mi
Dero
Other
4.71 mi
TH MEDIA
Other
4.81 mi
Dero
Other
4.84 mi
American Family Insurance-Don Khongmaly Agency
Other
4.85 mi
Great Clips
Personal care
2.13 mi
Dapper DSM
Personal care
4.76 mi
Skywalk Barbershop
Personal care
4.82 mi
J. Michaels Salon
Personal care
4.88 mi
Blondie's Beauty Parlor
Personal care
4.94 mi
East Village Spa
Personal care
5.09 mi
Paramount Barbering Co
Personal care
5.09 mi
Layoche' Beauty
Personal care
5.10 mi
Petco
Pet care
1.71 mi
PetSmart
Pet care
2.11 mi
Ewing Dog Park
Pet care
2.87 mi
Afford-a-Care Pet Hospital
Pet care
3.30 mi
Norwalk Dog Park
Pet care
3.70 mi
Paws & Pints
Pet care
4.71 mi
Downtown Doggy Daycare
Pet care
4.72 mi
Ingersoll Square Dog Park
Pet care
4.90 mi
Grace Baptist Church
Place of worship
0.29 mi
Church of God of Prophecy
Place of worship
0.48 mi
Fort Des Moines Open Bible Church
Place of worship
0.64 mi
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Place of worship
0.65 mi
Calvary Reformed Church
Place of worship
0.72 mi
Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church
Place of worship
0.81 mi
Christ the King Church
Place of worship
1.11 mi
Fort Des Moines Church of Christ
Place of worship
1.13 mi
Northern Warren Fire Department
Public service
0.77 mi
Des Moines Police Academy
Public service
1.25 mi
Bank of America
Public service
1.35 mi
Bankers Trust
Public service
1.42 mi
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 8
Public service
1.72 mi
U.S. Bank
Public service
1.86 mi
Des Moines International Airport Fire Station
Public service
2.04 mi
U.S. Bank
Public service
2.05 mi
South Des Moines Girls Amateur Softball Association
Sports
0.30 mi
Practice Green
Sports
0.34 mi
Fort Des Moines Little League
Sports
1.27 mi
Des Moines South Side Library
Entertainment
1.28 mi
South Des Moines Event Venue
Entertainment
1.50 mi
Jordan Park Wading Pool
Sports
1.64 mi
Hy-Vee Fitness
Sports
1.88 mi
Aspen Athletic Club
Sports
1.94 mi
Des Moines South Side Library
Entertainment
1.28 mi
South Des Moines Event Venue
Entertainment
1.50 mi
Norwalk Easter Public Library
Entertainment
3.71 mi
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Entertainment
3.74 mi
Lauridsen Amphitheater
Entertainment
3.90 mi
The River Center
Entertainment
4.48 mi
Science Center of Iowa
Entertainment
4.59 mi
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Entertainment
4.60 mi
South Des Moines Girls Amateur Softball Association
Sports
0.30 mi
Practice Green
Sports
0.34 mi
Fort Des Moines Little League
Sports
1.27 mi
Jordan Park Wading Pool
Sports
1.64 mi
Hy-Vee Fitness
Sports
1.88 mi
Aspen Athletic Club
Sports
1.94 mi
Anytime Fitness
Sports
2.03 mi
Anytime Fitness
Sports
2.12 mi

Average utility cost in Iowa

In Iowa, renters typically spend around $356 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $34 for water to $114 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.

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Electricity
$114
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Gas
$64
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Water
$34
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Sewer
$44
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Cable
$60
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Internet
$40

Community reviews
How are these reviews collected?
4 (3 reviews)

What other renters say:

Verified Resident
Mar 29, 2026 • Brad C.
Has been very prompt and more than hospitable to make my stay comfortable and cozy! 5 star!!
Verified Resident
Jan 21, 2026 • Randy B.
Very nice place clean. Keep up with maiteninvse
Verified Resident
Aug 27, 2025 • Tracey O.
I enjoy living here staff and neighbors are great

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FAQs about Valley Acres Apartments

When was the data on this property last updated?

The information for Valley Acres Apartments was last updated 1 hour ago.

What floor plan options are available?

Valley Acres Apartments offers the following floor plan options: one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-plus-bedroom.

Is Valley Acres Apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, Valley Acres Apartments is pet-friendly.
Here are the details:
  • Pet policy - Pets allowed
    Pet limit 2 allowed.
  • Pet policy - Cats allowed
    Pet limit 2 allowed.
  • Pet policy - Dogs allowed
    Pet limit 2 allowed. We do not allow aggressive breeds.
Each unit allows up to two pets! There is a one-time $200 non-refundable deposit per pet along with a monthly fee of $30 per pet.  For any questions regarding our pet policy, please contact us.

What's convenient about Valley Acres Apartments?

Convenience is key at Valley Acres Apartments: Enjoy hassle-free living with On-Site Maintenance, On-Site Management, and Trash Pickup-Curbside service.

In what neighborhood is this property located?

1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA, 50315 is in South Des Moines.

What are some of the most popular house rentals in South Des Moines?

Some of the most popular house rentals in South Des Moines include: Eagle View Townhomes, 4421 South Union St, Eagle View Lofts/Townhomes, Callaway at Holland Pointe, 6304 Washington Avenue.

How far is this property from the city center?

Valley Acres Apartments is approximately 18 minutes away by car from the city center.

How do people usually get around the area?

The area around 1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA, 50315 is highly car dependent. Few, if any, services and amenities are nearby, making a car essential for running errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. 1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA, 50315 is in an area that is not ideal for biking, with little to no cycling infrastructure available. 

What childcare centers are nearby?

Here are some nearby childcare centers: Conmigo Early Education Center, Child Development Center, Principal Child Development Center.

What schools are nearby?

Here are some nearby schools: Mccombs Middle School, Morris Elementary School, Studebaker Elementary School.

What colleges are nearby?

Here are some nearby colleges: DMACC Success Center, Des Moines Area Community College, Des Moines University.

How does this rent compare with rents in Des Moines?

Rent in Des Moines averages at $1,109, compared to prices of $650-$945 /mo at Valley Acres Apartments.

What are the price ranges for the floor plans in this community?

Rents in Valley Acres Apartments are at:
  • $650-$795 for one-bedroom units
  • $945 for two-bedroom units

Are there any house rentals around for the same amount?

Are utilities included in the rent at Valley Acres Apartments?

Utilities are not part of the rent at Valley Acres Apartments; tenants are responsible for covering them.

Is it possible to tour Valley Acres Apartments?

Yes, tours are available. You can schedule one using the options on this page. Here are the business hours:
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Are there any reviews or ratings for this property or its management company?

Yes, you’ll find reviews for Valley Acres Apartments above. See what past and current residents have to say about living here.

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