Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA (52 Rentals)

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

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Broadmoor at Jordan Creek
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$1,135 - $2,100Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Broadmoor at Jordan Creek

6565 Wistful Vista DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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BelleMeade Apartments
$1,290 - $2,720Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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BelleMeade Apartments

204 S 64th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Aspire Townhomes
$1,785 - $2,643Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $300.00
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Aspire Townhomes

6950 Stagecoach DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Eastwood on Grand
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$842 - $1,288Pet FriendlyBirds, Cats, Dogs, Fish, Reptile and Other Pets Allowed
One-Time Pet Fee $350-$500 - Monthly Pet Fee $60.00
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Eastwood on Grand

2120 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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ReNew Jordan Creek
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$949 - $1,759Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $50.00
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ReNew Jordan Creek

210 S Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Wellington Apartments
$1,099 - $2,001

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Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fee $350.00
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Wellington Apartments

4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Element at Valley West
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$1,085 - $1,610Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Element at Valley West

4101 Woodland PlzWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Sierra Pointe Apartments
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$1,365 - $1,790Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Spayed/Neutered
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Sierra Pointe Apartments

7171 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Fountains Apartments
$1,049 - $1,459Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Fountains Apartments

5101 Hawthorne DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Westwood
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$806 - $1,090Pet FriendlyBirds, Cats, Dogs, Fish, Reptile and Other Pets Allowed
One-Time Pet Fee $350-$500 - Monthly Pet Fee $30.00
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Westwood

238 52nd StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Strathmore Apartment Homes
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$1,094 - $1,831Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - See Community Website Amenities Page for Pet Policy Details.
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Strathmore Apartment Homes

1260 S Jordan Creek PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Brookside Condo
$1,525 - $1,595

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Base Rent$1,525 - $1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,525 - $1,595
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fee $300.00
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Brookside Condo

6630 Cody DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Woodland Place Apartments
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$1,000 - $1,200Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Fee $300.00 - Pet interview
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Woodland Place Apartments

4957-4949 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Reserve At Jordan Creek
$1,300 - $1,850Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Fee $275.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $50.00/mo
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Reserve At Jordan Creek

6185 Village View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Bella Terra
$850 - $1,325Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Bella Terra

860 S 68 StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes
$1,724 - $1,849Pet FriendlyBirds, Cats, Dogs and Fish Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $35.00
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Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes

5699 Vista DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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PointeWest
$1,068 - $2,748Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $250.00
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PointeWest

4601 Pleasant StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Hamlet Apartments
$955 - $1,225

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Base Rent$955 - $1,225

Total Monthly Price$955 - $1,225
Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
Pet Fee $300.00 - Pet Rent $50.00/mo
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Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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TurtleCreek Apartments
$890 - $2,360Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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TurtleCreek Apartments

225 Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Woodland West NMC
$930 - $1,400Pet FriendlyBirds, Cats, Dogs and Fish Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $600.00
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Woodland West NMC

3405 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Ashworth Pointe Townhomes
$1,724 - $1,874Pet FriendlyBirds, Cats, Dogs and Fish Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $35.00
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Ashworth Pointe Townhomes

1101 Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Briarwood Grand Apartments
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$815 - $1,075

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Base Rent$815 - $1,075

Total Monthly Price$815 - $1,075
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Briarwood Grand Apartments

2132 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Watermark at Jordan Creek
$1,206 - $2,834Pet FriendlyCats, Fish, Other Pets, Birds, Dogs and Reptile Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Watermark at Jordan Creek

6455 Galleria DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Meadow Chase Apartments
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$1,075 - $1,299Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - 1Pet- $300 Deposit $40 monthly pet rent. 2Pets an Additional pet deposit. & additional $20 Pet Rent Two-pet maximum. Breed restrictions apply. participate in PooPrints
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Meadow Chase Apartments

5234 Boulder DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Polo Club
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$1,247 - $1,928

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Base Rent$1,247 - $1,928

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Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
Pet Fee $300.00 - Pet Rent $40.00/mo
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Polo Club

6201 Ep True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Meadow Ridge
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$989 - $1,129

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Base Rent$989 - $1,129

Total Monthly Price$989 - $1,129
Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Delavan Townhomes
$1,770 - $1,870Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $500.00
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Delavan Townhomes

150 S 26th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Diamond Brooke
$1,299 - $1,744Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
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Diamond Brooke

6370 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Carriage Park
$850 - $1,100Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $300.00
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Carriage Park

4901 Pleasant StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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property at 1035 68th St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 30

1035 68th St

West Des MoinesIA50266
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$1,625
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505 S Granite Way

West Des MoinesIA50266
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807 28th St
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $350.00
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807 28th St

807 28th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Keystone Apartments
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $300.00
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Keystone Apartments

5472 Wild Rose LnWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes
Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
Pet Fee $300.00 - Pet Rent $40.00/mo
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Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes

3861 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Most Pet Friendly Southwoods Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the Southwoods area of Des Moines, IA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Sierra Pointe Apartments with prices starting from $1,365 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Reserve At Jordan Creek scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,300. Here are the most Pet Friendly Southwoods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Sierra Pointe Apartments4/4Dallas County$1,365
Reserve At Jordan Creek3.8/4Dallas County$1,300
Broadmoor at Jordan Creek3.6/4Dallas County$1,135
Meadow Chase Apartments3.6/4Outer West Des Moines Urbandale$1,075
PointeWest3.6/4Outer West Des Moines Urbandale$1,068
Brookside Condo3.2/4Dallas County$1,525
Watermark at Jordan Creek3.2/4Dallas County$1,206
Woodland Place Apartments3.2/4Outer West Des Moines Urbandale$1,000
Briarwood Grand Apartments3/4Outer West Des Moines Urbandale$815
Element at Valley West3/4Outer West Des Moines Urbandale$1,085

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Southwoods

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Southwoods of Southwoods is the 635 1BR/1BA Model at Woodland Place Apartments, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $1,000. The second cheapest Southwoods Pet Friendly apartment is the The Trevi 1 Bed unit at Fountains Apartments starting at $1,049. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Southwoods apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Woodland Place Apartments635 1BR/1BA$1,000
Fountains ApartmentsThe Trevi$1,049
Element at Valley WestC5 Premium-Renovated Apartment$1,120
Broadmoor at Jordan CreekJefferson$1,135
Watermark at Jordan CreekClover$1,178
PointeWestA2R$1,182
Meadow Chase ApartmentsArbor (apartment) - Upgraded$1,185
Reserve At Jordan CreekMerlot Non-Deck Suite$1,300
Sierra Pointe ApartmentsAshworth$1,365
Brookside Condo2BR/2.5BA$1,525

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with younger kids? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in West Des Moines, this area is one of our favorite neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, trails and recreation, and access to the finest schools for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with parks and green spaces is something they look for when they rent. Southwoods is a highly-rated submarket for its many parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

There's good news if you raise pets. This residential area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Southwoods Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Southwoods?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Southwoods is at Woodland West listed at $672.

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

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Southwoods is $1,407.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Southwoods Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Southwoods is a 2,223 square feet unit starting from $1,785 at Aspire Townhomes.

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

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Southwoods is currently at 846 sq ft.

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