Apartments for Rent in the Allen Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (76 Rentals)

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Park Ridge Apartments
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$825 - $1,300
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Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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property at 2300 Hart Ave

$1,699

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$1,699

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$1,699

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2300 Hart Ave, Unit 7

2300 Hart Ave
Des MoinesIA50320
property at 7000 Lake Hill Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7000 Lake Hill Dr

Des MoinesIA50320
property at 2900 SE 10th St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2900 SE 10th St

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 3310 SE 5th St

$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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3310 SE 5th St

Des MoinesIA50315

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property at 3315 SE 4th St

$1,000

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3315 SE 4th St

Des MoinesIA50315

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Meadow Cove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Cove

2000 Meadow CtDes Moines, IA 50320
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Tivoli Townhomes
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Tivoli Townhomes

5826 SE 23rd CtDes Moines, IA 50320
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Ewing Trace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ewing Trace

4201 Windsor PlDes Moines, IA 50320
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3729 SE 23rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3729 SE 23rd St

3729 SE 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Regency Manor MHC
1 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Manor MHC

7085 Bloomfield RdDes Moines, IA 50320

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Allen, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Allen, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #53

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa including Allen, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Allen

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Allen area of Des Moines, IA?

As of today, August 05, 2026, there are currently 76 available Allen apartments priced from $705 to $1,610, with an average monthly rent of $963.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Allen Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Allen ranges from $705 to $1,125 with an average monthly rent of $834.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Allen cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Allen range from $747 to $1,550. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $939.

How expensive are Allen Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 22 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Allen on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $1,610 - averaging $1,285 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.