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1 of 34
$1,070+
Rent Savings
12 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
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1 of 41
$975+
22 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 29
$782+
22 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 26
$570+
14 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, New construction, 24hr maintenance + more
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Best market deals
These units are the best deal in town.
1 of 20
$925+
52 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 18
$827+
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!”
15 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 57
$894+
12 units 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 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 15
$725+
Rent Savings
4 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Gym, Pool + more
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1 of 35
$785
3 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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Luxury apartments
Top units for an elevated lifestyle.
1 of 50
$766+
Rent Savings
18 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed • 4 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Recently renovated + more
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1 of 31
$1,064+
Rent Savings
23 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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1 of 37
$1,073+
Rent Savings
14 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 32
$1,153
7 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 20
$975
Rent Savings
6 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
24hr laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 56
$1,008+
12 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + 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.