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1 of 26
$726+
Top rated for Location
“Suppose to have a pool but it hasn’t been opened all summer”
10 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
24hr laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
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1 of 22
$1,023
2 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 45
$840
Top rated for Amenities
4 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Golf room, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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1 of 31
$1,044
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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Best market deals
These units are the best deal in town.
1 of 50
$672+
8 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Cats allowed, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan + more
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1 of 45
$942+
Top rated for Location
“I love crescent chase apartment and i enjoy the living environment.”
8 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
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1 of 13
$860
3 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
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1 of 30
$1,177
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Walk in closets + more
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1 of 23
$742
2 units available
1 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
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1 of 52
$828+
7 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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Luxury apartments
Top units for an elevated lifestyle.
1 of 9
$751
4 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 29
$764
16 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
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1 of 29
$771+
24 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 27
$827+
Rent Savings
31 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 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 34
$1,045+
Rent Savings
10 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
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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, Grand View University, Iowa State University, and Des Moines Area Community College.