1 of 41
$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 27
$827+
Rent Savings
34 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 19
$750+
Rent Savings
20 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 20
$953+
54 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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Best market deals
These units are the best deal in town.
1 of 15
$725+
Rent Savings
5 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, All utils included, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
Verified
1 of 21
$1,000+
Top rated for Location
28 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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1 of 35
$695+
16 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
24hr laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Verified
1 of 37
$1,075+
Rent Savings
10 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
Verified
1 of 56
$983+
15 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Verified
1 of 8
$980+
Rent Savings
66 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Gym + more
Verified

Luxury apartments
Top units for an elevated lifestyle.
1 of 40
$983+
35 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Verified
1 of 50
$756+
Rent Savings
7 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Stainless steel + more
Verified
1 of 52
$782+
9 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Verified
1 of 31
$1,156+
11 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
Verified
1 of 1
$971
1 unit available
2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Walk in closets + more
Verified
1 of 27
$890+
Rent Savings
12 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Stainless steel, 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, Iowa State University, Grand View University, and Des Moines Area Community College.