
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA Under $2,000 (381 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Des Moines that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Cityville on 9th

The Meridian

LINC at Gray's Station

Rowat Lofts Apartments

Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor

3000 Grand Apartments

418 East Grand

The Parker

The Deco
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Tempo East Village

Canary Lofts

Vue

District at 6th Apartments

Soll

Nexus at Gray's Landing

Velocity

Maxwell
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R&T Lofts

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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Fourth And Court

Clemens Building

The Edge @ Grays Landing

The Equitable Building

Windsor Square by Broadmoor

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

The Des Moines Building

Ingersoll Square
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Metro Lofts

Weston Park Apartments

Flux

Randolph Apartments

The Lyon

Imperial Grand Prix

The Village at Westchester

The Fleming Building

The Elliott

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments
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Eagle View Lofts/Townhomes

219 E Grand

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Southern Horizon by Kading

City Square Lofts

Vine Street Lofts

Evergreen Terrace

The Flats at Highland Park Apartments

The Griffin Building

Fort Des Moines
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Studio Apartments | $939 | $480 | $1,987 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,165 | $480 | $2,811 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,304 | $648 | $4,055 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $685 | $3,233 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $560 | $2,500 |
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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 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 $1,259.
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 $1,180 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 698 sq ft.
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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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