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1 of 23
$911
9 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 29
$1,253+
6 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
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1 of 29
$758
13 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
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1 of 23
$719
3 units available
1 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + 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 25
$1,695
Top rated for Location
9 units available
3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 18
$1,580+
20 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Stainless steel + more
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1 of 30
$1,196
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 42
$1,173
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
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1 of 15
$725+
Rent Savings
3 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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On-site laundry, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Gym, Pool + more
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1 of 50
$766+
12 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed • 4 bed
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On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Recently renovated + more
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1 of 9
$1,060+
15 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Parking, Stainless steel, Walk in closets + more
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1 of 21
$1,000+
Top rated for Location
27 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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1 of 8
$1,005+
Rent Savings
63 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Gym + more
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1 of 42
$975
11 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport + more
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1 of 40
$939+
29 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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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.