
Pet Friendly Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA (53 Rentals)
Pet Friendly Des Moines Rentals.
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Velocity

The Parker @ Seventh

Flux

Maxwell

The Fleming Building
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Jackson Crossing

Carman Estates

The Scott at East Village

Hampton House Apartments

Weston Park Apartments

The Acacia

The Grove at Hickman

Ingersoll Flats

The Vineyards
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10th Street Lofts

Large Studio Apartments set back in quier

Sterling Pointe

St. Andrews Apartments

The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive

Eastwood on Grand
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Wellington Apartments

Fountains Apartments

ReNew Jordan Creek

Residences at 62W

Redwood Ankeny

Adam Ridge Condos

Mansions at Hemingway

Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes

Winwood Apartments

Silver Oak Condos
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PointeWest

Ashworth Pointe Townhomes

Element Urbandale

The Sterling at Prairie Trail - Phase 1

The Flats Apartments

Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes

Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes
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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 Studio Apartments | $935 | $560 | $1,742 |
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,157 | $547 | $3,211 |
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $550 | $4,000 |
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $736 | $4,811 |
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,597 | $965 | $10,000+ |
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Des Moines, IAPopulation: 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Des Moines, IA Area Reviews
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 Highland Park Apartments listed at $547.
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 $1,192.
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 $1,219 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 694 sq ft.
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