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1 of 34
$1,025+
31 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed • 4 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel, Walk in closets + more
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1 of 1
$1,173
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Walk in closets + more
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1 of 14
$2,199
5 units available
3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel + more
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1 of 57
$1,150+
11 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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1 of 18
$1,250+
4 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
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1 of 32
$1,113+
9 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 29
$1,252+
6 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
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1 of 20
$907+
60 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
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1 of 34
$1,059+
Top rated for Amenities
“Great location, parking sometimes is a pain but garages are cheap”
28 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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1 of 11
$1,672
Top rated for Amenities
“Clean beautiful surroundings. Peaceful.”
11 units available
2 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 11
$1,604
Rent Savings
Top rated for Location
“Love it at Ankeny Redwoods- just wish it was a little cheaper.”
19 units available
2 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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1 of 7
$1,685
9 units available
2 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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1 of 27
$1,302+
Rent Savings
16 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
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1 of 23
$715
3 units available
1 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
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1 of 30
$1,242
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Walk in closets + more
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1 of 29
$770
15 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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Average rent in Polk County, Iowa
Studio
$935
1 Bed
$1,147
2 Beds
$1,317
3+ Beds
$1,709
* 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 $935 for a studio, $1,147 for a 1-bedroom, $1,317 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,709 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.