Apartments for Rent in the Gray's Lake Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (259 Rentals)

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Des Moines. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with little ones? Amongst all of the communities in Des Moines, Gray's Lake is now ranked as one of our preferred neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and great education.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with nice outdoor spaces is something that is important for them. This residential submarket is a highly-rated residential area for access to parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This residential neighborhood is one of our favorite luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, on-site concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have dogs or cats? this area of Des Moines ranks as one of the A-list submarkets for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gray's Lake

How much are Studio apartments in Gray's Lake?

There are currently 65 Studio Apartments in Gray's Lake with rent ranges from $700 to $1,804 with an average price of $1,084.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Gray's Lake Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Gray's Lake ranges from $650 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,328.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Gray's Lake cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Gray's Lake range from $681 to $3,964. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,593.

How expensive are Gray's Lake Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 33 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Gray's Lake on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $925 to $5,199 - averaging $2,127 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

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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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.