Apartments for Rent in the Prospect Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (456 Rentals)

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Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #29

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

This website is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for Des Moines, Iowa. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, 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 submarkets in Des Moines, Prospect Park has a reputation as one of the best 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. These features include things like green spaces, and access to the best education and schools for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with parks and outdoor amenities is something they look for when they rent. This residential neighborhood is a highly-rated residential neighborhood for having parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This residential area is one of the finest 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, maid services, views, access to parks, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there furry friends in your life? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Prospect Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Prospect Park

How much are Studio apartments in Prospect Park?

There are currently 125 Studio Apartments in Prospect Park with rent ranges from $547 to $2,230 with an average price of $953.

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Prospect Park ranges from $547 to $2,240 with an average monthly rent of $976.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Prospect Park cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Prospect Park range from $597 to $4,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,266.

How expensive are Prospect Park Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 31 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Prospect Park on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,096 to $2,943 - averaging $1,582 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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