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

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

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317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA

There are currently 22726 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, Southwest Des Moines, 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 Urbandale4/4710$1,515
Southwest Des Moines4/4536$1,430
King-irving Park4/4490$1,735
Cheatom Park4/4484$1,718
Carpenter4/4479$1,718
Drake Park4/4473$1,718
Haines Park Owls Head Estates4/4473$1,756
Outer Ankeny Saylorville4/4441$2,275
McKinley School Columbus Park4/4438$1,729
Ingleside4/4435$1,673

Pet Friendliest Des Moines Apartments for Rent

The Des Moines Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Cityville on 9th in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. The Residences at River View in the McKinley School Columbus Park 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
Cityville on 9th4/4Downtown Des Moines$1,065
The Residences at River View4/4McKinley School Columbus Park$1,015
Confluence on 3rd Apartments4/4Downtown Des Moines$1,102
Ingersoll Square Lofts3.8/4Sherman Hill$995
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes3.8/4Outer Ankeny Saylorville$918
Tradition Pointe3.8/4Outer Ankeny Saylorville$1,353
Jackson Crossing3.8/4McKinley School Columbus Park$840
R&T Lofts3.8/4Downtown Des Moines$850
Tempo3.8/4East Village$1,314
The Meridian3.8/4Downtown Des Moines$1,288

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Des Moines, IA

The lowest priced Des Moines apartment at a property that allows pets is the Byline Studio Model at R&T Lofts in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $850. The second cheapest Des Moines Pet Friendly apartment is the Sands Model at The Residences at River View, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,015 in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Des Moines apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
R&T LoftsByline$850
The Residences at River ViewSands$1,015
Ingersoll Square LoftsPhase I A2$1,100
Confluence on 3rd ApartmentsAgate$1,204
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath$1,230
Cityville on 9thAlgona$1,285
The MeridianNoir$1,288
Jackson Crossing2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom No Patio$1,364
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)$1,367
Picket Fence CommunityC3$1,988

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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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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 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 $1,260.

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 $1,350 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 700 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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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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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