Apartments for Rent in the Cheatom Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (575 Rentals)

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Cheatom Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cheatom Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Des Moines, IA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the communities in Des Moines, Cheatom Park has emerged as one of the finest submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to highly-rated school districts for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to nice outdoor spaces is something that is important for them. This neighborhood is a highly-rated residential submarket for access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Cheatom Park has now become known as one of the best-regarded upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, proximity to great shopping areas, gardens, nearby parks, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury communities also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This part of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Cheatom Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheatom Park

How much are Studio apartments in Cheatom Park?

There are currently 166 Studio Apartments in Cheatom Park with rent ranges from $450 to $2,405 with an average price of $1,073.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Cheatom Park Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Cheatom Park ranges from $565 to $12,090 with an average monthly rent of $1,368.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Cheatom Park cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Cheatom Park range from $647 to $3,051. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,612.

How expensive are Cheatom Park Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 47 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cheatom Park on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $947 to $3,500 - averaging $1,977 for the location.

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