Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (87 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the Westwood area of Des Moines that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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property at 901 41st St

$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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901 41st St

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 737 28th St

$1,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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737 28th St

Des MoinesIA50312

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property at 1525 32nd St

$1,220

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1525 32nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
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Kingman Gardens
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Kingman Gardens

1025 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Mirell Flats
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Mirell Flats

1134 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Winona
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The Winona

527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Drake Collection
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Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311

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Ingersoll Park
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Ingersoll Park

4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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3607 Ingersoll Ave
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

3607 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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University West
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University West

4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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Kingman Gardens
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Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Grand Prix Apartments
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Grand Prix Apartments

3205 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Roosevelt Manor
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Roosevelt Manor

4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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Westwood, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Most Pet Friendly Westwood Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the Westwood area of Des Moines, IA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is The James on Grand with prices starting from $975 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.2 of 4. Ingersoll FLATS scores the second highest with a 3.2 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $875. Here are the most Pet Friendly Westwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The James on Grand3.2/4North of Grand$975
Ingersoll FLATS3.2/4Haines Park Owls Head Estates$875
Imperial Grand Prix3/4North of Grand$754
Regency Woods3/4Outer West Des Moines Urbandale$840

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Westwood

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Westwood of Westwood is the Drake B Model at Lenox Properties, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $695. The second cheapest Westwood Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at Hampton House Apartments starting at $720. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Westwood apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Lenox PropertiesDrake B$695
Hampton House ApartmentsStudio$720
Canary LoftsStudio A$795
Village on Grand1 B 1 B$799
Weston Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA$850
Ingersoll FLATS1 Bed / 1 Bath$875
Imperial Grand PrixGrand Prix 1 Bedroom$973
The James on GrandStudio 3$975
Park Avenue by BroadmoorRockefeller$995
Alta Casa2 Bedroom$1,195

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westwood, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #30

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with kids, location matters. This section of town has established a name for itself as a top submarket 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. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to the best education and schools for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks, paths, and trails? this neighborhood is a highly-rated part of town for its many parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have pets? this area of Des Moines has come to be one of our preferred communities for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Westwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Westwood?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Westwood is at Lenox Properties listed at $595.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Westwood Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Westwood is $1,088.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Westwood Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Westwood is a 2,116 square feet unit starting from $975 at The James on Grand.

What is the average size for Westwood Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Westwood is currently at 608 sq ft.

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