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1 of 42
$875+
25 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 26
$614+
13 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, New construction, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 18
$970+
Top rated for Location
“City square lofts is a great place to live, it’s a newer building with all the amenities you can think of and the staff is great with communicating and with any concerns you have. It is also a very clean place as well!”
14 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Putting green, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher + more
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1 of 27
$807+
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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Best market deals
These units are the best deal in town.
1 of 35
$695+
13 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 37
$1,030+
Rent Savings
9 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 30
$1,020+
13 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 35
$975
2 units 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 50
$690+
9 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 31
$1,064+
Rent Savings
15 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
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Top units for an elevated lifestyle.
1 of 29
$931+
Rent Savings
121 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Garage, Gym, Pool + more
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1 of 40
$1,113+
21 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Garage + more
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1 of 21
$775+
Rent Savings
14 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 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 45
$854
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 24
$929+
Rent Savings
27 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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Average rent in Polk County, Iowa
Studio
$936
1 Bed
$1,142
2 Beds
$1,341
3+ Beds
$1,716
* 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 $936 for a studio, $1,142 for a 1-bedroom, $1,341 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,716 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.