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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Walk-in closet
  • Updated flooring
  • Plenty of cabinet storage
  • Massive main living area
  • Stove
  • Oversized living room

Location

2829 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA|Lower Beaver
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Management

Kouri Management Corporation

Leasing office

(515) 216-4700

Property Overview

Douglas Oaks offers strong value for money, with a high expert rating, standout price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness scores, plus convenient access to nearby pet supply stores. Notable features include a walk-in closet, updated flooring, plenty of cabinet storage, a massive main living area, a stove, and an oversized living room.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Douglas Oaks is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Douglas Oaks has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Walk-in closet

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

UpdatedStudio1 bath450 sqft$650 /mo5 units availableRent Special - 1/2 off 2nd month's rent with 12 month Lease Welcome to a space where smart design meets modern comfort! This unique layout maximizes every single square inch to give you the ultimate open-concept living experience. The massive main living area features beautiful updated flooring and flooded natural light—giving you total creative freedom to set up an oversized living room, entertainment center, or home office setup. The Kitchen: Small but incredibly mighty! It features a full-sized refrigerator, stove, plenty of cabinet storage, and a huge built-in breakfast bar island that acts as your dining table, prep station, and social hub all in one. The Ultra-Closet / Flex Bedroom: A true hidden gem! This massive walk-in closet comes equipped with custom built-in drawers and shelving. It’s so incredibly spacious that it easily accommodates a queen-sized bed, making it the perfect cozy, private sleeping nook or an absolute dream wardrobe. The Bathroom Oasis: Unwind in style. The bathroom boasts a large vanity area with an oversized mirror, plenty of under-counter storage, and a separate, full-sized bathtub/shower setup.

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Amenities for Douglas Oaks

Apartment Amenities

Large IslandWalk-in Closet

Appliances

FridgeOven
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Neighborhood

Close To Shopping and Restaurants
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One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

Units28
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About Douglas Oaks

HomeApartments in Des MoinesLower Beaver Douglas Oaks

Rent Special - 1/2 off 2nd month's rent with 12 month Lease Welcome to a space where smart design meets modern comfort! This unique layout maximizes every single square inch to give you the ultimate open-concept living experience. The massive main living area features beautiful updated flooring and flooded natural light—giving you total creative freedom to set up an oversized living room, entertainment center, or home office setup. The Kitchen: Small but incredibly mighty! It features a full-sized refrigerator, stove, plenty of cabinet storage, and a huge built-in breakfast bar island that acts as your dining table, prep station, and social hub all in one. The Ultra-Closet / Flex Bedroom: A true hidden gem! This massive walk-in closet comes equipped with custom built-in drawers and shelving. It’s so incredibly spacious that it easily accommodates a queen-sized bed, making it the perfect cozy, private sleeping nook or an absolute dream wardrobe. The Bathroom Oasis: Unwind in style. The bathroom boasts a large vanity area with an oversized mirror, plenty of under-counter storage, and a separate, full-sized bathtub/shower setup.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Douglas Oaks is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Douglas Oaks has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Douglas Oaks
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Douglas Oaks offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Douglas Oaks goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Douglas Oaks receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Douglas Oaks is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Douglas Oaks does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Douglas Oaks is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Douglas Oaks compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Lower Beaver

studio apartments at Douglas Oaks cost about the same as the average rent price for studio apartments in Lower Beaver.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Lower Beaver
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$849
September 2024$935
October 2024$937
November 2024$884
December 2024$898
January 2025$897
February 2025$895
March 2025$825
April 2025$783
May 2025$774
June 2025$773
July 2025$773
August 2025$767
September 2025$753
October 2025$750
November 2025$750
December 2025$750
January 2026$762
February 2026$791
March 2026$795
April 2026$798
May 2026$802
June 2026$801
July 2026$804
A table of studio rental data trends in Lower Beaver
MonthMedian Rent
June 2025$700
July 2025$700
August 2025$700
September 2025$700
October 2025$677
December 2025$650

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Can I afford to live at 2829 Douglas Ave?

Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$26,000/yr

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Schools near Douglas Oaks

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

4000 lower beaver rd

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

Mitchell Early Childhood Center

111 porter

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

Samuelson Elementary School

3929 bel-aire rd

des moines, IA, 50310

K-5Public
C

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public
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Getting around Des Moines near 2829 Douglas Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 2829 Douglas Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

2/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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