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Rental terms in Polk County as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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The Grove at Hickman
$695 - $795Short Term Available
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The Grove at Hickman

2400 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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1120 E 6th St, Unit 2
$1,600
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$1,600

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1120 E 6th St, Unit 2

1120 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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property at 1261 8th St

$2,024 - $2,040

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$2,040

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Available Jun 6

1261 8th St

West Des MoinesIA50265
property at 2301 Ingersoll Ave

$1,889

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$1,889

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2301 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 1161 26th St

$1,981

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$1,981

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$1,981

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 6

1161 26th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1400 E Walnut St

$2,303 - $2,420

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$2,420

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Available Jun 28

1400 E Walnut St

Des MoinesIA50316
property at 2304 Ingersoll Ave

$1,889

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$1,889

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2304 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312

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The Klein Building
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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The Klein Building

3614 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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Village at Rock Creek
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 12 Months
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Village at Rock Creek

2914 NW 40th LnAnkeny, IA 50023
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Hickman House
Short Term Available
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Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Oak Creek Chateau
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Oak Creek Chateau

595 N Pleasant Hill BlvdDes Moines, IA 50327
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10th Street Lofts
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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10th Street Lofts

110-112 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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3612 Ingersoll Ave
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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3612 Ingersoll Ave

3612 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Gardens Independent Plus
Short Term Available
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The Gardens Independent Plus

2910 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316
Senior Living
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Village at North Pointe
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Village at North Pointe

2150 NE 18th StGrimes, IA 50111
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Polk County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Polk County?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Polk County is at The Concord Building listed at $630.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Polk County Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Polk County is $1,339.

What is the largest Short-term Polk County Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Polk County is a 2,400 square feet unit starting from $2,400 at Centennial Pointe West.

What is the average size for Polk County Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Polk County is currently at 746 sq ft.

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