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1 of 9
$1,550
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, and Air conditioning
1 of 7
$1,450
1 unit available
3 bed
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In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Air conditioning + more
1 of 6
$900
1 unit available
1 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, and Air conditioning
1 of 13
$1,445
1 unit available
3 bed
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Pet friendly, Parking, and Recently renovated
1 of 19
$1,925
1 unit available
3 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
1 of 18
$1,900
1 unit available
3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
1 of 17
$1,925
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
1 of 28
$2,200
1 unit available
4 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
1 of 7
$960
1 unit available
1 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Microwave, Garbage disposal, Range, Oven + more
1 of 1
2bed 2 bath contemporary condo overlooking the Waveland Golf Course(515) 650-2637
4902 University Avenue, Des Moines IA 50311
$1,400
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Pool + more
1 of 1
Spacious 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Home- Located in Ankeny(515) 707-0598
109 Southwest Meadowlark Court, Ankeny IA 50023
$1,995
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Microwave + more
1 of 1
$1,500
1 unit available
2 bed
1 of 1
$1,250
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Air conditioning, Range, and Refrigerator
1 of 1
$1,400
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Pet friendly, Garage, Internet access + more
1 of 1
$1,795
1 unit available
4 bed
Amenities
Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Microwave, Carpet, and Range
1 of 1
Charming Spacious Home in Prime Ankeny Location!(515) 823-0228
2712 Northwest 44th Street, Ankeny IA 50023
$2,395
1 unit available
4 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel, Walk in closets + more
Average rent in Polk County, Iowa
Studio
$945
1 Bed
$1,158
2 Beds
$1,309
3+ Beds
$1,742
* 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 $945 for a studio, $1,158 for a 1-bedroom, $1,309 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,742 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, Iowa State University, Grand View University, and Des Moines Area Community College.