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1 of 42
$975+
20 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 29
$756+
22 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 26
$549+
12 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, New construction, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 20
$916+
58 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
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1 of 27
$774+
Rent Savings
32 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Nest technology, Golf room, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors + more
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1 of 50
$762+
Rent Savings
17 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed • 4 bed
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On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Recently renovated + more
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1 of 42
$975
12 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport + more
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1 of 9
$960+
12 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Parking, Stainless steel, Walk in closets + more
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1 of 38
$1,005+
Rent Savings
19 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 15
$725+
Rent Savings
3 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Gym, Pool + more
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Top units for an elevated lifestyle.
1 of 31
$1,062+
Rent Savings
19 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
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1 of 32
$1,128+
8 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 56
$1,008+
17 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 20
$975
Rent Savings
6 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
24hr laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 40
$1,077+
22 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Garage + more
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1 of 8
$1,005+
Rent Savings
64 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Gym + more
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Average rent in Polk County, Iowa
Studio
$944
1 Bed
$1,151
2 Beds
$1,308
3+ Beds
$1,705
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In Polk County, the average rent is $944 for a studio, $1,151 for a 1-bedroom, $1,308 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,705 for a 3-bedroom.
You can use the pet-friendly filter to find apartments that allow pets.
The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Polk County.
You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Polk County. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Drake University, Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center, Grand View University, Iowa State University, and Des Moines Area Community College.