
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Oak Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (67 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Oak Park area of Des Moines that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The Flats at Highland Park Apartments

Riverview Oaks Apartments

Legacy Meadows

University Village

Beaverdale Housing LLC

The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments

Forest Ave Townhomes
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Alley Landing

2535 Clarkson Ave

Old Main & Drake Apartments

University Place Lofts

The 2800 Residences

1217 Filmore St

1801 E 12th St

3520 Jefferson Ave

1314 22nd St
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1314 22nd St

1914 10th St

1171 21st St

1171 21st St

1314 22nd St

1438 9th St

1809 Arlington Ave

2425 Welbeck Rd

1314 Harrison Ave

1301 E 12th St
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3905 8th St

1924 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy

3623 Cambridge St

3916 Cambridge St

2616 Bowdoin St

3633 Bowdoin St

613 Morton Ave

2900 Oxford St

2940 Brattleboro Ave

1431 9th St
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2002 34th St

2403 36th St

822 Clinton Ave

1530 E 14th St

The Klein Building

1314 22nd St

1312 22nd St

Mirell Flats

Uplift Manor

Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes
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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 | $823 | $480 | $1,155 |
| Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $850 | $480 | $1,160 |
| Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,047 | $745 | $1,750 |
| Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $1,100 | $1,600 |
| Oak Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $1,295 | $1,295 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 67 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 $675. 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 | $675 |
| 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 0BR/1.0BA Model at Douglas Oaks, which is a Studio unit starting from $650. The second cheapest Oak Park Pet Friendly apartment is the 2nd Floor - 1 Bed 1 Bed unit at The 2800 Residences starting at $675. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Oak Park apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Oaks | 0BR/1.0BA | $650 |
| The 2800 Residences | 2nd Floor - 1 Bed | $675 |
| Legacy Meadows | S1 Partial Reno | $675 |
| Beaverdale Housing LLC | Studio | $710 |
| Riverview Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $745 |
| Old Main & Drake Apartments | Studio | $785 |
| Northtown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $795 |
| Canary Lofts | Studio A | $795 |
| New Haven Apartments | 2x1 | $900 |
| University Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $975 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOak Park, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #50
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 $934.
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.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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