Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA (454 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Des Moines that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA

There are currently 21588 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 King-irving Park. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Des Moines Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Outer West Des Moines Urbandale4/41062$1,450
Outer Ankeny Saylorville4/4763$2,195
King-irving Park4/4725$1,625
Cheatom Park4/4719$1,625
Carpenter4/4717$1,625
McKinley School Columbus Park4/4707$1,608
Drake Park4/4691$1,625
Southwest Des Moines4/4684$7,073
Capitol Park4/4649$1,984
East Village4/4639$1,945

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 ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The Residences at River View4/4McKinley School Columbus Park$1,003
Confluence on 3rd Apartments4/4Downtown Des Moines$1,017
3612 Ingersoll Ave4/4North of Grand$1,300
Cambridge Court Apartments3.8/4Outer West Des Moines Urbandale$900
Old Main & Drake Apartments3.8/4Carpenter$785
Tradition Pointe3.8/4Outer Ankeny Saylorville$1,353
Jackson Crossing3.8/4McKinley School Columbus Park$840
Carman Estates3.8/4Easter Lake Area$1,170
R&T Lofts3.8/4Downtown Des Moines$975
The Meridian3.8/4Downtown Des Moines$1,286

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 Old Main & Drake Apartments in the Drake Park neighborhood starting from $785. The second cheapest Des Moines Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Model at Jackson Crossing, which is a Studio starting at $852 in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Des Moines apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Old Main & Drake ApartmentsStudio$785
Jackson CrossingStudio$852
Cambridge Court ApartmentsA1$900
R&T LoftsScoop$975
The Residences at River ViewSands$1,003
Confluence on 3rd ApartmentsCinder$1,017
Carman Estates2 Bedroom$1,170
The MeridianNoir$1,286
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA$1,300
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1103 Building (B)$1,363

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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.

Des Moines, IA
Population: 216,853

Ranked #101

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Des Moines, IA Area Reviews

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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 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 3721 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 7 listed at $490.

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 $1,203.

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 $1,059 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 714 sq ft.

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

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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