Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Union Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (11 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Union Park area of Des Moines with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.
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Union Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Union Park Studio Apartments | $992 | $450 | $1,727 |
Union Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Union Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $647 | $2,479 |
Union Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $947 | $3,500 |
Union Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $1,322 | $1,322 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Union Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUnion Park, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #60
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Union Park, Des Moines, IA
North High School
Hiatt Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for Central Des Moines, IA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Luxury Living Rating
Union Park is now ranked as one of the best-regarded higher-end communities 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, concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Getting Around the Union Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Union Park
How much are Studio apartments in Union Park?
There are currently 62 Studio Apartments in Union Park with rent ranges from $450 to $1,727 with an average price of $992.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Union Park Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Union Park ranges from $650 to $12,090 with an average monthly rent of $1,449.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Union Park cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Union Park range from $647 to $2,479. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,444.
How expensive are Union Park Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 22 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Union Park on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $947 to $3,500 - averaging $1,766 for the location.
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