On the property
The commons at The Oaks
The Oaks is built around the space between its buildings. The lawn, the grills, the picnic tables and the playground are shared ground, the part of the property you actually use on a warm evening.
Grills and picnic tables
On the commons sit community grills and picnic tables, set on the lawn between the buildings. It is the place for a cookout on a summer evening without owning a yard: carry the food down, use the grill, sit at a table.
A playground and the lawn
There is a playground on site for the kids, and open lawn around it. For a community that rents to families as well as singles, that green space between the buildings is the difference between a place to sleep and a place to live.
Quiet to come home to
Because The Oaks sits back on a residential stretch of SE 5th Street, the commons is quiet. The shopping is a short drive east; home is the lawn and the trees. The Oaks is renovated one- and two-bedroom apartments, one bath, with a new kitchen, a redone bath, new flooring and fresh paint, and a stove and refrigerator in every home; select homes add a washer and dryer in the unit. Live pricing is on the availability page.
Questions people ask
Does The Oaks have outdoor space?
Yes. A shared commons between the buildings with community grills, picnic tables, a playground and open lawn.
Is there a playground at The Oaks?
Yes, a playground on site, with open lawn around it on the commons.
Can I grill at The Oaks?
Yes. Community grills and picnic tables sit on the commons between the buildings.
More about living here
- Living in South Park, south Des Moines
- Shopping at Southridge, near The Oaks
- Army Post Road, the corridor near The Oaks
- Groceries and everyday errands near The Oaks
- Eating and drinking near The Oaks
- Getting into the city from The Oaks
- Parks and trails near The Oaks
- Schools near The Oaks
- Garages you can rent at The Oaks
- The floor plans at The Oaks, explained
- How to apply at The Oaks
- Working from home at The Oaks
- What residents say about The Oaks
- The neighborhood guide
- All questions