Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA (138 Rentals)

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Finding a pet-friendly apartment is with ease. Learn how to navigate the rental process as a pet owner and build trust with your landlord from day one.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Sharing a lease? Learn how to set clear expectations with your roommates on routines, bills, and cleaning to ensure a successful and peaceful shared living arrangement.

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Park Ridge Apartments
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Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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Kingman Gardens
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Kingman Gardens

1025 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1123 24th
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1123 24th

1123 24thDes Moines, IA 50311
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Southridge Estates
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Southridge Estates

802 E County Line RdDes Moines, IA 50320
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Ewing Trace
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Ewing Trace

4201 Windsor PlDes Moines, IA 50320
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2300 Beaver Ave
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2300 Beaver Ave

2300 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Meredith Homes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Meredith Homes

3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Drake Collection
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Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

What are amenity fees and are they optional? This guide breaks down everything you need to know about apartment amenity fees, including when you can opt out and how you might be able to lower your rent.

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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Joseph • 4+ years in Des Moines

May 14, 2025

Many residents prefer the western suburbs or more distant communities like Indianola, Boone, Ames, or Newton. Certainly those are all viable options.I would never pick Des Moines for its schools, for example. But the city has many fine neighborhoods which are worth a look.

Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Des Moines with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Des Moines is at McKinley Apartments listed at $895.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Des Moines Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Des Moines is $1,754.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Des Moines is a 2,170 square feet unit starting from $2,395 at Callaway at Holland Pointe.

What is the average size for Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Des Moines is currently 1,350 sq ft.

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.

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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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.