Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (78 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the Downtown Des Moines area of 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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Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Most Pet Friendly Downtown Des Moines Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the Downtown Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is The Residences at River View with prices starting from $1,023 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Confluence on 3rd Apartments scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,204. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The Residences at River View4/4McKinley School Columbus Park$1,023
Confluence on 3rd Apartments4/4Downtown Des Moines$1,204
Ingersoll Square3.8/4Sherman Hill$1,023
Jackson Crossing3.8/4McKinley School Columbus Park$840
R&T Lofts3.8/4Downtown Des Moines$850
The Meridian3.8/4Downtown Des Moines$1,288
418 East Grand3.8/4East Village$980
Arlington Hallett3.6/4Downtown Des Moines$695
The Deco3.6/4Downtown Des Moines$1,040
Cityville on 9th3.4/4Downtown Des Moines$1,065

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown Des Moines

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown Des Moines of Downtown Des Moines is the Studio East Model at Arlington Hallett, which is a Studio unit starting from $695. The second cheapest Downtown Des Moines Pet Friendly apartment is the Byline Studio unit at R&T Lofts starting at $850. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Des Moines apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Arlington HallettStudio East$695
R&T LoftsByline$850
418 East GrandStudio - The Flow$1,010
The Residences at River ViewSands$1,023
The DecoThe Gatsby$1,040
Cityville on 9thSutton$1,100
Ingersoll SquareAsbury$1,200
Confluence on 3rd ApartmentsAgate$1,204
The MeridianNoir$1,288
Jackson Crossing2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom No Patio$1,364

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #16

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with a son or daughter (or both!)? Downtown Des Moines is a top area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, trails and recreation, and more.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks, paths, and trails? this neighborhood is known as providing first-class access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

This part of Des Moines is now ranked as one of the A-list communities for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown Des Moines?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Des Moines is at The Concord Building listed at $630.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown Des Moines Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Des Moines is $1,442.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Des Moines is a 3,151 square feet unit starting from $1,174 at The Equitable Building.

What is the average size for Downtown Des Moines Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Downtown Des Moines is currently at 594 sq ft.

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