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1 of 20
$975
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6 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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24hr laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 24
$875+
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4 units available
Studio • 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 57
$1,150+
10 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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1 of 18
$1,225+
4 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
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1 of 32
$1,113+
9 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 20
$925+
58 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 34
$1,059+
Top rated for Amenities
“Great location, parking sometimes is a pain but garages are cheap”
28 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 11
$1,662
Top rated for Amenities
“Clean beautiful surroundings. Peaceful.”
12 units available
2 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 of 11
$1,649
Rent Savings
Top rated for Location
“Love it at Ankeny Redwoods- just wish it was a little cheaper.”
16 units available
2 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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1 of 13
$839
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 45
$962+
Top rated for Location
“I love crescent chase apartment and i enjoy the living environment.”
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 22
$1,054
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 31
$1,028
Top rated for Location
2 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 52
$836+
8 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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1 of 26
$738+
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 9
$774
2 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, 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.