Apartments for rent in the Downtown Des Moines area of Des Moines that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!
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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Des Moines Studio Apartments | $1,138 | $650 | $1,818 |
| Downtown Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $565 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,784 | $660 | $3,051 |
| Downtown Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,226 | $1,169 | $3,500 |
| Downtown Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $1,322 | $1,322 |
There are currently 73 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
See all Apartments in Des MoinesThe 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 Confluence on 3rd Apartments with prices starting from $1,077 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. The Residences at River View scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,117. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confluence on 3rd Apartments | 4/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $1,077 |
| The Residences at River View | 4/4 | McKinley School Columbus Park | $1,117 |
| Cityville | 3.8/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $950 |
| Jackson Crossing | 3.8/4 | McKinley School Columbus Park | $840 |
| R&T Lofts | 3.8/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $900 |
| The Meridian | 3.8/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $1,477 |
| Arlington Hallett | 3.6/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $680 |
| Ingersoll Square Lofts | 3.6/4 | Sherman Hill | $995 |
| Civic Center Court Apartments | 3.4/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $750 |
| The Equitable Building | 3.2/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $1,746 |
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown Des Moines of Downtown Des Moines is the Studio - Apply Now Model at Civic Center Court Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $750. The second cheapest Downtown Des Moines Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at The Elliott starting at $750. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Des Moines apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Center Court Apartments | Studio - Apply Now | $750 |
| The Elliott | Studio | $750 |
| City Square Lofts | S1 | $834 |
| R&T Lofts | Byline | $900 |
| Cityville | Capital City 2 - M5 | $950 |
| E300 | Studio | $950 |
| Ingersoll Square Lofts | Phase I A1 | $995 |
| Velocity | S1 | $1,019 |
| Confluence on 3rd Apartments | Cinder | $1,199 |
| The Meridian | Port | $1,477 |
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Write a ReviewDo 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.
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.
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.
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Some bike infrastructure
Many nearby public transportation options
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Des Moines is at Argonne Apartments listed at $650.
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Des Moines is $1,614.
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Des Moines is a 3,151 square feet unit starting from $1,746 at The Equitable Building.
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Downtown Des Moines is currently at 577 sq ft.
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