Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Douglas Acres Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (18 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Douglas Acres area of Des Moines that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Douglas Acres?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Douglas Acres Studio Apartments | $1,154 | $725 | $1,727 |
Douglas Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $725 | $2,926 |
Douglas Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,293 | $850 | $3,253 |
Douglas Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $975 | $3,776 |
Douglas Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $1,322 | $1,322 |
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Most Pet Friendly Douglas Acres Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Douglas Acres area of Des Moines, IA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Tempo East Village with prices starting from $1,170 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.6 of 4. Velocity scores the second highest with a 3.2 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,019. Here are the most Pet Friendly Douglas Acres apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Tempo East Village | 3.6/4 | East Village | $1,170 |
Velocity | 3.2/4 | East Village | $1,019 |
219 E Grand | 3.2/4 | East Village | $1,325 |
Parkside East | 3.2/4 | Outer SE Des Moines N | $800 |
E300 | 3.2/4 | East Village | $950 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Douglas Acres
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Douglas Acres of Douglas Acres is the 1 Bedroom Model at Parkside East, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $800. The second cheapest Douglas Acres Pet Friendly apartment is the One Bedroom 1 Bed unit at Grand Homes (55+ Community) starting at $800. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Douglas Acres apartments:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | $800 |
Grand Homes (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | $800 |
Prairie Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | $855 |
The Lyon | 1 Bed Standard (T): Floors 1-2 | $947 |
E300 | Studio | $950 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDouglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #49
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Douglas Acres Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Douglas Acres Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Douglas Acres?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Douglas Acres is at Grand Homes (55+ Community) listed at $800.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Douglas Acres Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Douglas Acres is $1,487.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Douglas Acres Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Douglas Acres is a 1,795 square feet unit starting from $1,397 at Level.
What is the average size for Douglas Acres Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Douglas Acres is currently at 622 sq ft.
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