Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA (189 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in West Des Moines that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Finding a pet-friendly apartment is with ease. Learn how to navigate the rental process as a pet owner and build trust with your landlord from day one.

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Wellington Apartments
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$1,075 - $1,879
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Wellington Apartments

4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Sierra Pointe Apartments
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$1,365 - $1,825
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Sierra Pointe Apartments

7171 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

What are amenity fees and are they optional? This guide breaks down everything you need to know about apartment amenity fees, including when you can opt out and how you might be able to lower your rent.

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Hamlet Apartments
$937 - $1,300
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Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Brookside Condo
$1,495 - $1,565
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Brookside Condo

6630 Cody DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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The Flats Apartments
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$729 - $1,136
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The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Pet Friendliest West Des Moines Apartments for Rent

The West Des Moines Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Meadow Chase Apartments in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 3.6 of 4. PointeWest in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.6 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly West Des Moines apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Meadow Chase Apartments3.6/4Outer West Des Moines Urbandale$1,075
PointeWest3.6/4Outer West Des Moines Urbandale$1,099
Hamlet Apartments3.4/4Outer West Des Moines Urbandale$937
St. Andrews Apartments3.2/4Outer West Des Moines Urbandale$995
Briarwood Grand Apartments3/4Outer West Des Moines Urbandale$810
Regency Woods3/4Outer West Des Moines Urbandale$840
Element Urbandale3/4Outer West Des Moines Urbandale$925
Fountains Apartments3/4Outer West Des Moines Urbandale$1,085

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in West Des Moines, IA

The lowest priced West Des Moines apartment at a property that allows pets is the Indigo Vista Studio Model at Prairie Grass at Waukee in the Glynn Village neighborhood starting from $899. The second cheapest West Des Moines Pet Friendly apartment is the A1 Model at Hamlet Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $937 in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly West Des Moines apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Prairie Grass at WaukeeIndigo Vista$899
Hamlet ApartmentsA1$937
Park 88 ApartmentsRose$953
360 at Jordan WestPeony$1,101
Broadmoor at Jordan CreekCarlisle$1,120
Alice PatriciaAndre$1,150
PointeWestA3R$1,273
Sierra Pointe ApartmentsAshworth$1,365
The CunninghamHazel$1,484
Picket Fence CommunityC3$1,988

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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West Des Moines Overview

West Des Moines is a nice, medium-sized town with just over 56,000 residents. Over the years, it has made many of the top 100 lists of best places to live as well as one of the best Hipster Cities in 2014 and 2015. This is due to the combination of great people, great food, and a fun loving and inclusive culture.

Why live in West Des Moines, IA?

There are a lot of things that make West Des Moines a special place to live, and that starts with Historic Valley Junction. It is a great place to shop or relax at a cafe. Add to that, the variety of companies to work for, and you've got a great town for both business and fun. Situated in the Raccoon River valley, the area provides lots of places to enjoy the great outdoors especially in the summer months. Finally, you won't find nicer or more welcoming people anywhere. You will feel as if you are part of the community as soon as you start looking for apartments in West Des Moines.

West Des Moines, IA
Population: 66,641

Ranked #556

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly West Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in West Des Moines?

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

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly West Des Moines Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in West Des Moines is $1,167.

What is the largest Pet Friendly West Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in West Des Moines is a 2,200 square feet unit starting from $2,292 at The Flats at West Glen.

What is the average size for West Des Moines Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in West Des Moines is currently at 744 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.