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1 of 5
$1,275+
16 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Cable included + more
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1 of 21
$734+
15 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
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1 of 21
$785+
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10 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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1 of 26
$694+
Top rated for Location
“Suppose to have a pool but it hasn’t been opened all summer”
13 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
24hr laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
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1 of 23
$908
11 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Stainless steel, Walk in closets + more
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1 of 50
$756+
Rent Savings
8 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Stainless steel + more
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1 of 52
$775+
9 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 31
$978
Top rated for Location
3 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Walk in closets + more
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1 of 25
$1,730
Top rated for Location
6 units available
3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 9
$753
4 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 35
$695+
17 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
24hr laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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1 of 9
$865+
15 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 18
$1,580+
Rent Savings
20 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Stainless steel + more
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1 of 40
$986+
36 units available
Studio • 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
$838
1 unit available
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 34
$1,025+
29 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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Average rent in Polk County, Iowa
Studio
$951
1 Bed
$1,136
2 Beds
$1,292
3+ Beds
$1,677
* 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 $951 for a studio, $1,136 for a 1-bedroom, $1,292 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,677 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.