
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Oak Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (52 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Oak Park area of Des Moines that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Legacy Meadows

Northtown Apartments

Riverview Oaks Apartments

University Village

Lofts on 34th

Beaverdale Housing LLC

The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments

Woodland Meadows

Alley Landing
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University Place Lofts

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3903 Oakshire Rd

2527 Lynner Dr

1363 E 15th St

1601 Northwest Dr

1801 E 12th St

3300 Adams Ave
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1809 Arlington Ave, Unit 3

1809 Arlington Ave, Unit 10

816 Grandview Ave

1914 10th St

3915 Lawnwoods Dr

1171 21st St

1171 21st St

1312 22nd St

2303 E 9th St

1302 E 12th St
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1171 21st St

3807 Maquoketa Dr

The Klein Building

Mirell Flats

Uplift Manor

Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes

University Terrace Apartments

Highland Park Manor

Brickstone Apartments

University West

Sixth Avenue Flats

Oak Park Manor

421 College Ave

Chetwynd Apartments

University Park Apartments

Douglas Woods

The Birch

Luther Park Apartments

Rose Glen

1411 Beaver Ave
Oak Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Studio Apartments | $882 | $480 | $2,491 |
| Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $867 | $480 | $2,394 |
| Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $995 | $745 | $1,715 |
| Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,402 | $1,100 | $1,584 |
| Oak Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $1,295 | $1,295 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oak Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Most Pet Friendly Oak Park Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Oak Park 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. Legacy Meadows scores the second highest with a 3.4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $760. Here are the most Pet Friendly Oak Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Main & Drake Apartments | 3.6/4 | Carpenter | $785 |
| Legacy Meadows | 3.4/4 | Lower Beaver | $760 |
| The 2800 Residences | 3.2/4 | Beaverdale | $605 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Oak Park
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Oak Park of Oak Park is the Studio Model at Riverview Oaks Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $625. The second cheapest Oak Park Pet Friendly apartment is the 0BR/1.0BA Studio unit at Douglas Oaks starting at $650. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Oak Park apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview Oaks Apartments | Studio | $625 |
| Douglas Oaks | 0BR/1.0BA | $650 |
| The 2800 Residences | 2nd Floor - 1 Bed | $675 |
| Beaverdale Housing LLC | Studio | $710 |
| Legacy Meadows | A2 Classic | $760 |
| Northtown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $850 |
| Canary Lofts | Studio A | $890 |
| New Haven Apartments | 2x1 | $900 |
| University Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $975 |
| Alley Landing | Two Bedroom | $1,024 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOak Park, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #46
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Oak Park, Des Moines, IA
North High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Oak Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Oak Park?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Oak Park is at The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments listed at $480.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Oak Park Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Oak Park is $906.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Oak Park Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Oak Park is a 1,250 square feet unit starting from $710 at Beaverdale Housing LLC.
What is the average size for Oak Park Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Oak Park is currently at 539 sq ft.
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