Apartments for Rent in the Union Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (223 Rentals)

Tempo East Village

R&T Lofts

The Equitable Building

The Parker @ Seventh

The Lyon

City Square Lofts
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219 E Grand

The Griffin Building

Carbon 550

The Gardens Independent Plus

College Hill Apartments

Rivers Run

The Des Moines Building

Capitol Heights
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The Scott at East Village

Civic Center Court Apartments

East Village Square

Grand heights Apartments

Luther Park Apartments

High Street Brickstone

Woodland Avenue Brickstone

Pleasant Court
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1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4

714 Jefferson Ave

550 Watson Powell Jr Way

3225 5th Ave

1314 Harrison Ave

1438 9th St

200 Grand Ave

1826 6th Ave

1540 Pennsylvania Ave
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1326 E 9th St

1741 Des Moines St

4043 2nd Ave

117 E Center St

350 E Locust St
Union Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Union Park Studio Apartments | $1,001 | $450 | $1,777 |
Union Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Union Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $647 | $2,468 |
Union Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $947 | $3,500 |
Union Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $1,322 | $1,322 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUnion Park, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #52
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Union Park, Des Moines, IA
North High School
Hiatt Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Union Park, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Family-Friendly Rating
When renting for a family with young children, location matters. Amongst all of the communities in Des Moines, Union Park has come to be one of the A-list submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, trails and recreation, and great education.
Luxury Living Rating
This submarket is one of our favorite higher-end submarkets 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, maid services, views, access to parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Pet Friendly Rating
Have dogs and cats? This neighborhood ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Getting Around the Union Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Union Park
How much are Studio apartments in Union Park?
There are currently 62 Studio Apartments in Union Park with rent ranges from $450 to $1,777 with an average price of $1,001.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Union Park Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Union Park ranges from $650 to $12,090 with an average monthly rent of $1,472.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Union Park cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Union Park range from $647 to $2,468. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,459.
How expensive are Union Park Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 22 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Union Park on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $947 to $3,500 - averaging $1,766 for the location.
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