Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (54 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the Drake University area of Des Moines that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Kingman Gardens
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Kingman Gardens

1025 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Mirell Flats
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Mirell Flats

1134 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Harrington Studios
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Harrington Studios

677 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Drake Collection
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Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Twin Manor
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Twin Manor

720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Kingman Gardens
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Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Pointe
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Drake Pointe

1101 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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JK Sully 1075
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JK Sully 1075

1075 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1069 33rd St
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1069 33rd St

1069 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Flats on Pleasant
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Flats on Pleasant

1913-1915 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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2813 Cottage Grove Ave
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2813 Cottage Grove Ave

2813 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Terrace
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Drake Terrace

1100 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake University, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Most Pet Friendly Drake University Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the Drake University area of Des Moines, IA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Old Main & Drake Apartments with prices starting from $785 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.6 of 4. Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats scores the second highest with a 3.2 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $850. Here are the most Pet Friendly Drake University apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Old Main & Drake Apartments3.6/4Carpenter$785
Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats3.2/4Sherman Hill$850
The Concord Building3.2/4Sherman Hill$630

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Drake University

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Drake University of Drake University is the Studio Model at Village Green, which is a Studio unit starting from $600. The second cheapest Drake University Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at The Concord Building starting at $630. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Drake University apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Village GreenStudio$600
The Concord BuildingStudio$630
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudio$710
Four Seasons Apartments1BR/1BA$845
Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats1X1$850
Canary LoftsStudio A$890
New Haven Apartments2x1$900
University Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$975
Forest Ave Townhomes1 BR$1,125
Matilda 235 TownhomesB2$2,350

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Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #48

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Drake University Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Drake University?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Drake University is at 3721 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 3 listed at $525.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Drake University Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Drake University is $1,122.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Drake University Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Drake University is a 2,205 square feet unit starting from $2,200 at Matilda 235 Townhomes.

What is the average size for Drake University Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Drake University is currently at 679 sq ft.

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