
Apartments for Rent in the Magnolia Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (179 Rentals)


The Village at Grays Lake

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

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Southern Horizon by Kading

Evergreen Terrace

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Carman Estates

Finn Apartments

Fort Des Moines

Watrous Apartments
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Meadow Cove

The Oaks

The Jefferson

Elmcrest

Goldbriar Chateau

Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes

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Woodside Park Apartments

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Park Ridge Apartments

Rosemont Place

Somerset
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Sutton Hill

Sunburst

Willow Bend

Melbourne

Park Forest

Valley Acres Apartments

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Ivy II

Magnolia Park

The Vineyards
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Southbrook Green

Prairie Winds Apartments

Southern Meadows Homes

The Hampton Meadows

The Ridges

Pioneer Estates

5706 South Union St

2900 SE 10th St

3327 SE 4th Ct
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3327 SE 4th Ct

2825 SE 14th St

1210 West St, Unit 302

816 Hartford Ave, Unit 22002

3310 SE 5th St, Unit 2

830 Hartford Ave, Unit 919

814 Hartford Ave

709 Bell Ave

3315 SE 4th St, Unit B

2323 E Porter Ave
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Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Magnolia Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Park Studio Apartments | $765 | $765 | $765 |
| Magnolia Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $819 | $675 | $1,125 |
| Magnolia Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $955 | $747 | $2,300 |
| Magnolia Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $1,050 | $1,610 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Magnolia Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,173 | $975 | $1,675 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $1,430 | $1,395 | $1,475 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $1,825 | $1,625 | $2,025 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMagnolia Park, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #42
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa including Magnolia Park, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting for your family? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Des Moines, Magnolia Park has come to be one of the finest submarkets 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. These features include things like green spaces, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and having the best-rated education opportunities available.
Outdoors Rating
Love parks and outdoor amenities? this residential area is a highly-rated residential neighborhood for its many the outdoors, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This neighborhood is one of our preferred luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, on-site concierge services, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer tile or hardwood floors, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
Have dogs and cats? This area of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Magnolia Park
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Magnolia Park area of Des Moines, IA?
As of today, July 27, 2026, there are currently 179 available Magnolia Park apartments priced from $675 to $2,300, with an average monthly rent of $948.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Magnolia Park Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Magnolia Park ranges from $675 to $1,125 with an average monthly rent of $819.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Magnolia Park cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Magnolia Park range from $747 to $2,300. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $955.
How expensive are Magnolia Park Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 36 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Magnolia Park on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,050 to $1,610 - averaging $1,282 for the location.
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