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$1,100 - $2,900Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fee $300.00
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Mezzo on Walnut
606 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,235 - $2,220Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Fee $350.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $50.00/mo
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The Aston East Village
603 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$940 - $2,225Pet FriendlyBirds, Cats, Dogs, Fish and Other Pets Allowed
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Cityville on 9th
550 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,314 - $2,662Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $300.00
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The Meridian
425 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$999 - $3,082Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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LINC at Gray's Station
210 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$810 - $1,070Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
Pet Fee $350.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $40.00/mo
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Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor
1800 Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$845 - $1,420Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - 60 Lb Weight Limit
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3000 Grand Apartments
3000 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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$895 - $1,510Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $380.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $45.00/mo
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418 East Grand
418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$935 - $1,585Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Monthly Pet Fee $45.00/mo - Pet interview
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Rowat Lofts Apartments
601 E Vine StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$835 - $1,115Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
Pet Fee $350.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $40.00/mo
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The Parker
615 Park StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$995 - $2,894Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet interview
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The Deco
1301 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$2,350 - $2,981Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
Pet Waste Violation Varies/per occurrence
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Matilda 235 Townhomes
1201 Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,155 - $3,705
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Total Monthly Price$1,155 - $3,705
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Tempo East Village
317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,271 - $1,791Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
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Vue
922 8th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$939 - $2,002Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $35.00
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District at 6th Apartments
201 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$856 - $1,939Pet FriendlyCats, Birds, Dogs and Fish Allowed
2 Pet Limit - We do not accept reptiles, rodents, rabbits or ferrets. Animals must be properly vaccinated based on species and registered with the city where required/applicable. Pets must be over the age of 1 year and spayed/neutered. Disallowed dog breeds include the following, and any breed mixed with the following: Pit Bull, American Bulldog, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Chow Chow, Wolf Breeds (including Huskies), Akita, St. Bernard, Mastiff, Cane Corso, Doberman, German Shepherd.
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Flux
1400 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$971 - $2,220Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Soll
2301 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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$1,265 - $1,810Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Nexus at Gray's Landing
415 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,041 - $2,893Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Velocity
225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$900 - $1,650Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $500.00
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Maxwell
915 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$930 - $1,625Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
One-Time Pet Fee $300.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $45.00
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R&T Lofts
717 Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,003 - $2,693
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Base Rent$1,003 - $2,693
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2 Pet Limit - The following dog breeds are not permitted in our communities: Akitas, Chow Chows, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, Huskies, Malamutes, Pit Bulls, Presa Canarios, Rottweilers, Staffordshire Terriers, and Wolf-Hybrids.
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments
103 SW 3rd StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,300 - $1,400Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Fourth And Court
420 Court AveDes Moines, IA 50301
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$1,750Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
Pet interview - Spayed/Neutered
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Clemens Building
200 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,229 - $2,466Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Breed Restrictions apply
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The Equitable Building
604 Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$995 - $1,475Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Windsor Square by Broadmoor
900 65th StDes Moines, IA 50324
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$980 - $1,460Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Park Avenue by Broadmoor
4400 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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$795 - $1,025Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $0.00
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The Fleming Building
218 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$830 - $1,270Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $380.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $45.00/mo
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The Des Moines Building
405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,023 - $1,910Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
Pet Fee $350.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $40.00/mo
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Ingersoll Square
1900-2005 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$945 - $1,095Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $300.00
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Metro Lofts
100 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$900 - $1,100Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Fee $200.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $25.00/mo
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Weston Park Apartments
4200 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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$995 - $1,595Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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High Street Lofts
1601 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,385 - $1,573Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $300.00
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Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community
400 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$695 - $1,495Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $380.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $45.00/mo
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Canary Lofts
2530 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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$973 - $1,656Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $300.00
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The Edge @ Grays Landing
406 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$834 - $1,980Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
One-Time Pet Fee $300.00 - Breed Restrictions Apply: Pit Bull (Staffordshire Terrier), Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Chow Chow, Great Dane, Dalmatian, Akita, Presa Canario, Wolf Hybrid, Saint Bernard. *Any mix of these breeds
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Randolph Apartments
202 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$947 - $1,295Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
Monthly Pet Fee $30.00/mo - Pet interview
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The Lyon
660 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$634 - $780Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Restrictions Apply, One-time fee is $300 for 2 pets
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The Village at Westchester
5413 Aurora AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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$710 - $1,800Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
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The Elliott
219 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$910Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Franklin Court Apartments
4925 Franklin AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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$697 - $938Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $600.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $35.00
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Imperial Grand Prix
3407 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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$750Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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The Pointe on Fleur Apartments
2800 Fleur DrDes Moines, IA 50321
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$1,412 - $3,117Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
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Level
220 Maple StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$865 - $1,499Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Restrictions: Breed and Weight restrictions apply. Contact office for details.
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Eagle View Lofts/Townhomes
708-712 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,250
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Base Rent$1,250
Total Monthly Price$1,250
Pet Fee $300.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $25.00/mo
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Southern Horizon by Kading
7400 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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$790 - $1,000Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $300.00
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Evergreen Terrace
2101-2111 E Caulder AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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$980 - $1,124Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $300.00
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Vine Street Lofts
101 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,225 - $1,385Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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219 E Grand
219 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,048 - $2,557Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
All pets must be 12 months or older. All pets must be spayed and neutered.
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City Square Lofts
240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Des Moines Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $969 | $480 | $2,360 |
| Des Moines Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $480 | $5,840 |
| Des Moines Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $642 | $3,705 |
| Des Moines Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $655 | $3,585 |
| Des Moines Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $530 | $2,300 |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA
There are currently 21929 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Des Moines, IA area.The three Des Moines neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, Outer Ankeny Saylorville, and Southwest Des Moines. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Des Moines Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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| Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | 4/4 | 903 | $1,148 |
| Outer Ankeny Saylorville | 4/4 | 688 | $1,250 |
| Southwest Des Moines | 4/4 | 626 | $1,160 |
| Cheatom Park | 4/4 | 595 | $1,275 |
| King-irving Park | 4/4 | 592 | $1,270 |
| Carpenter | 4/4 | 565 | $1,279 |
| Drake Park | 4/4 | 562 | $1,284 |
| McKinley School Columbus Park | 4/4 | 537 | $1,300 |
| Ingleside | 4/4 | 523 | $1,225 |
| Haines Park Owls Head Estates | 4/4 | 518 | $1,245 |
Pet Friendliest Des Moines Apartments for Rent
The Des Moines Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is The Residences at River View in the McKinley School Columbus Park neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Confluence on 3rd Apartments in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Des Moines apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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| The Residences at River View | 4/4 | McKinley School Columbus Park | $1,063 |
| Confluence on 3rd Apartments | 4/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $1,003 |
| Tempo East Village | 4/4 | East Village | $1,155 |
| Ingersoll Square | 3.8/4 | Sherman Hill | $1,023 |
| The Franklin Apartments | 3.8/4 | Outer Ankeny Saylorville | $1,150 |
| Tradition Pointe | 3.8/4 | Outer Ankeny Saylorville | $1,398 |
| Jackson Crossing | 3.8/4 | McKinley School Columbus Park | $882 |
| Carman Estates | 3.8/4 | Easter Lake Area | $1,170 |
| R&T Lofts | 3.8/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $930 |
| The Meridian | 3.8/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $1,314 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Des Moines, IA
The lowest priced Des Moines apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio Studio Model at Jackson Crossing in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $882. The second cheapest Des Moines Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio - The Flow Model at 418 East Grand, which is a Studio starting at $895 in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Des Moines apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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| Jackson Crossing | Studio | $882 |
| 418 East Grand | Studio - The Flow | $895 |
| Confluence on 3rd Apartments | Canyon ADA | $1,003 |
| The Residences at River View | Sands | $1,063 |
| Ingersoll Square | Springfield | $1,095 |
| R&T Lofts | Caption | $1,100 |
| The Franklin Apartments | New 1 Bedroom | $1,150 |
| Tempo East Village | Crosby (Studio Type 1) | $1,155 |
| Carman Estates | 2 Bedroom | $1,170 |
| Tradition Pointe | 2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A) | $1,398 |
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Des Moines Overview
It’s likely that you only really hear about Des Moines every four years when the presidential caucuses kick off in this city. But that’s only part of the great culture and history of Des Moines. It’s over 150 years old and in that time has grown to be a Midwestern hub of culture and commerce. If you’re in the insurance industry, Des Moines is the absolute best place to live as it is the home of several large insurance companies. Des Moines isn’t just for insurance people, though, it’s a city that keeps growing, and it’s even been attracting more and more young people. If you’re looking for apartments in Des Moines, this must be an exciting time in your life because Des Moines is a great (not to mention inexpensive) place to live.
Why live in Des Moines, IA?
Des Moines is a constantly underrated city. It’s not the most talked about city, but it sure has a lot going on! It’s the home of several professional minor league sports teams, including the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League. Des Moines is also a smart city. It has an impressive public school system and houses five colleges and universities. Iowa’s work force, including that of Des Moines, ranks as one of the best educated in the country due to its 80% high school graduation rate. Des Moines’ real claim to fame is its importance in the presidential election, many candidates set up campaign offices here due to its position as the site of the first caucuses.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Des Moines Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Des Moines?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Des Moines is at The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments listed at $480.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Des Moines Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Des Moines is $1,245.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Des Moines Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Des Moines is a 3,151 square feet unit starting from $1,233 at The Equitable Building.
What is the average size for Des Moines Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Des Moines is currently at 699 sq ft.
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