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550 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA (422 Rentals)
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2 Pet Limit - There is a $300 one-time pet fee. There is also a $25 monthly rent per cat and a $50 monthly rent per dog. Pet policy: Only cats and dogs allowed. Up to two pets per residence. No weight limits. All pets must be spayed or neutered and in good health. Vet verification and pet licensing through the city of Iowa is required
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The Meridian
425 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$45 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Rowat Lofts Apartments
601 E Vine StDes Moines, IA 50309
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418 East Grand
418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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2 Pet Limit - $50 Monthly Pet Rent
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High Street Lofts
1601 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$60 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Matilda 235 Townhomes
1201 Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$35 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Tempo East Village
317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$60 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Linc
210 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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District at 6th Apartments
201 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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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. - 2 Pet Limit
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Flux
1400 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$60 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Soll
2301 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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$35 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Nexus at Gray's Landing
415 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$60 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Velocity
225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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2 Pet Limit - Must Be Spayed/Neutered
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Maxwell
915 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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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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2 Pet Limit - Bella Terra is the perfect place for you, it’s also the ideal place for your dog or cat.
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Fourth And Court
420 Court AveDes Moines, IA 50301
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Must Be Spayed/Neutered - $25 Monthly Pet Rent
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The Equitable Building
604 Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Park Avenue by Broadmoor
4400 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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$35 Monthly Pet Rent - $300 Fee
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The Lyon
660 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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1 Pet Limit - Must Be Spayed/Neutered
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The Parker @ Seventh
615 Park StDes Moines, IA 50309
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2 Pet Limit - $60 Monthly Pet Rent
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Ingersoll Square Lofts
1900-2005 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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2 Pet Limit - Only cats and dogs allowed. All pets must be spayed or neutered and in good health. Vet verification and pet licensing through the city of Des Moines is required. BREED RESTRICTIONS APPLY. Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy inf...
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Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community
400 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$60 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Canary Lofts
2530 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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2 Pet Limit - $35 Monthly Pet Rent
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The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - De...
2270 Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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2 Pet Limit - Maximum 2 pets per household. $25/month rent for cats, $50/month rent for dogs. One-time $300 non-refundable fee is required.
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Randolph Apartments
202 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$30 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Franklin Court Apartments
4925 Franklin AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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2 Pet Limit - Must Be Spayed/Neutered
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Imperial Grand Prix
3407 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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$25 Monthly Pet Rent
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Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes
1800 Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Village at Westchester
5413 Aurora AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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$20 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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3000 Grand Apartments
3000 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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$45 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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R&T Lofts
717 Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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2 Pet Limit - $30 Monthly Pet Rent
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The Fleming Building
218 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$35 Monthly Pet Rent - $300 Deposit
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The Elliott
219 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Pointe on Fleur
2800 Fleur DrDes Moines, IA 50321
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Eagle View Lofts
708-712 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$30 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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219 E Grand
219 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Ridges
7201 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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City Square Lofts
240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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2 Pet Limit - Tree House is the perfect place for you, it’s also the ideal place for your dog or cat.
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Treehouse Apartments
2225-2315 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Pet Interview Required - 2 Pet Limit
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Evergreen Terrace
2101-2111 E Caulder AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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2 Pet Limit - The Edge is dog and cat-friendly. Maximum 2 pets per household. $25/month rent for cats, $50/month rent for dogs. A one-time $300 non-refundable fee is required.
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The Edge @ Grays Landing
406 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Must Be Spayed/Neutered - 2 Pet Limit
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The James on Grand
3707 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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2 Pet Limit - $50 Monthly Pet Rent
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Wilkins Bldg
713 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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2 Pet Limit - Some Restrictions
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Carman Estates
2314 E Porter AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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$40 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Jackson Crossing
100-150 E Jackson AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Residences at River View
1405 SE 1st StDes Moines, IA 50315
Des Moines, IA Local Guide
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 | $1,008 | $600 | $1,763 |
| Des Moines Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,191 | $545 | $2,551 |
| Des Moines Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $639 | $3,328 |
| Des Moines Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $736 | $3,257 |
| Des Moines Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $630 | $4,412 |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA
There are currently 21346 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, King-irving Park, and Cheatom Park. 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 | 657 | $1,500 |
| King-irving Park | 4/4 | 627 | $2,199 |
| Cheatom Park | 4/4 | 621 | $2,014 |
| Southwest Des Moines | 4/4 | 595 | $1,889 |
| McKinley School Columbus Park | 4/4 | 579 | $2,105 |
| Carpenter | 4/4 | 568 | $2,014 |
| Drake Park | 4/4 | 564 | $2,014 |
| Greater South Side | 4/4 | 547 | $2,105 |
| Gray's Lake | 4/4 | 538 | $2,059 |
| Capitol Park | 4/4 | 533 | $2,199 |
Pet Friendliest Des Moines Apartments for Rent
The Des Moines Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is St. Andrews Apartments in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Tradition Pointe in the Outer Ankeny Saylorville 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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| St. Andrews Apartments | 4/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $995 |
| Tradition Pointe | 4/4 | Outer Ankeny Saylorville | $1,353 |
| The Residences at River View | 4/4 | McKinley School Columbus Park | $1,151 |
| Jackson Crossing | 4/4 | McKinley School Columbus Park | $840 |
| Confluence on 3rd Apartments | 4/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $1,077 |
| R&T Lofts | 4/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $830 |
| The Meridian | 4/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $1,398 |
| Tradition Apartments | 3.8/4 | Outer Ankeny Saylorville | $1,070 |
| Element Urbandale | 3.8/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $805 |
| Cambridge Court Apartments | 3.8/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $1,255 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Des Moines, IA
The lowest priced Des Moines apartment at a property that allows pets is the Crop Studio Model at R&T Lofts in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $830. The second cheapest Des Moines Pet Friendly apartment is the Capital City 2 - M5 Model at Cityville, which is a Studio starting at $950 in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Des Moines apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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| R&T Lofts | Crop | $830 |
| Cityville | Capital City 2 - M5 | $950 |
| Element Urbandale | B3p | $957 |
| St. Andrews Apartments | ONE BED- INCLUDES MOST UTILITIES | $995 |
| Tradition Apartments | Whistler 1BR | $1,070 |
| Confluence on 3rd Apartments | Drift | $1,077 |
| Tempo East Village | Crosby (Studio Type 1) | $1,100 |
| Cambridge Court Apartments | B1_reno | $1,255 |
| The Meridian | Port | $1,398 |
| Tradition Pointe | 2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A) | $1,417 |
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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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Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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31 / 100
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A few nearby public transportation options
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Joseph • 4+ years in Des Moines
May 14, 2025Many 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 Melbourne listed at $545.
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 $1,228.
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 $1,301 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 701 sq ft.
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