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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Off-street parking
  • Balcony/patio
  • Tile kitchen floor
  • Coin operated laundry

Location

5250 Dakota Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA
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Management

Cornerstone Management

Leasing office

(515) 996-4427

Property Overview

Dakota Apartments earns a strong overall rating with standout marks for amenities, location, and price, suggesting excellent value and everyday convenience. It features off-street parking, a balcony or patio, tile kitchen flooring, and coin-operated laundry, and is noted as great for pet friendliness with nearby public transit, grocery access, and pet-friendly details.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Dakota Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Dakota Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Dishwasher
  • Laundry available on site
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2 bed 1 bath2 bed1 bath850 sqft$995 /mo1 unit availableThe features for these units include tile kitchen floor, newer Stove, Dishwasher, Fridge. Some of the units have a Balcony/Patio along with a half wall separating the kitchen and entry. These apartments are walking distance from a park, elementary school and other Amenity's. There are coin operated laundry and off-street parking.

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Amenities for Dakota Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningBalcony
PatioTwo-Bedroom

Appliances

Appliances IncludedDishwasher
FridgeMicrowave
RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKControlled Building
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Free Off Street ParkingOutdoor Space

Services

24 Hour Emergency Maintenance

Neighborhood

Near Walking and Biking TrailsNearby Schools
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

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Units8
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About Dakota Apartments

HomeApartments in West Des Moines Dakota Apartments

The features for these units include tile kitchen floor, newer Stove, Dishwasher, Fridge. Some of the units have a Balcony/Patio along with a half wall separating the kitchen and entry. These apartments are walking distance from a park, elementary school and other Amenity's. There are coin operated laundry and off-street parking.


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Dakota Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Dakota Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Dakota Apartments
Price·9A 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.
Dakota Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A 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.
Dakota Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Dakota Apartments 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 Dakota Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Dakota Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Dakota Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 Dakota Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in West Des Moines

2-bedroom apartments at Dakota Apartments cost about 28% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in West Des Moines.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
West Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in West Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,108
September 2024$1,105
October 2024$1,092
November 2024$1,103
December 2024$1,082
January 2025$1,075
February 2025$1,052
March 2025$1,099
April 2025$1,099
May 2025$1,099
June 2025$1,099
July 2025$1,099
August 2025$1,099
September 2025$1,099
October 2025$1,099
November 2025$1,078
December 2025$973
January 2026$935
February 2026$911
March 2026$937
April 2026$1,048
May 2026$989
June 2026$971
July 2026$995

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$39,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $995.
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Schools near Dakota Apartments

Crossroads Park Elementary School

1050 50th st

west des moines, IA, 50266

K-6Public
A-

Learning Resource Center

3550 mills civic parkway

west des moines, IA, 50265

PKPublic

Olmsted Elementary School

7110 prairie ave

urbandale, IA, 50322

PK, K-5Public
B-

Grant Ragan Elementary School

645 ne dartmoor dr

waukee, IA, 50263

PK, K-5Public
A

Vince Meyer Early Learning Center

430 ashowrth dr

waukee, IA, 50263

PKPublic
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Getting around West Des Moines near 5250 Dakota Dr

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 5250 Dakota Dr, West Des Moines

Groceries

1/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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