Apartments for Rent in the Greenwood Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (483 Rentals)

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Greenwood, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Des Moines, IA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have younger kids? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Des Moines, this residential submarket is one of our preferred communities 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 more.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks and outdoor amenities is a must-have. Greenwood is a highly-rated section of town for access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Greenwood is known as amongst the finest luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, proximity to great shopping areas, park access, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

There's good news if you raise pets. This part of Des Moines ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Greenwood Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Greenwood

How much are Studio apartments in Greenwood?

There are currently 280 Studio Apartments in Greenwood with rent ranges from $595 to $1,678 with an average price of $976.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Greenwood Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Greenwood ranges from $640 to $2,372 with an average monthly rent of $1,272.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Greenwood cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Greenwood range from $725 to $3,766. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,501.

How expensive are Greenwood Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 37 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Greenwood on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $2,549 - averaging $1,895 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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