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$728+
Top rated for Location
“Suppose to have a pool but it hasn’t been opened all summer”
10 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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24hr laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
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$863
3 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
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1 of 34
$1,035+
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11 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
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1 of 27
$827+
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30 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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W/D hookup, Nest technology, Golf room, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors + more
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1 of 9
$1,130
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“I love living here!! Been here many years and for many years and I still love it!! Staff, residents”
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Cats allowed, Garage + more
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated + more
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1 of 5
$1,275+
15 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Cable included + more
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Pet friendly, Smoke-free community, and Accessible
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Smoke-free community, Fireplace, Courtyard + more
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1 of 11
$1,024
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Pet friendly, Parking, and Air conditioning
1 of 21
$1,225
1 unit available
2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
1 of 16
$795
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated, Air conditioning, and Concierge
1 of 18
$1,300
1 unit available
2 bed
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W/D hookup, Pet friendly, Air conditioning, and Concierge
1 of 21
$950
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Parking, Air conditioning, and Concierge
1 of 20
$1,020
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated, and Air conditioning
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.