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

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2303 E 9th St
Studio Apartments

2303 E 9th St

2303 E 9th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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1812 E 14th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1812 E 14th St

1812 E 14th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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1628 York St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1628 York St

1628 York StDes Moines, IA 50316
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1700 E 9th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1700 E 9th St

1700 E 9th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Hull Apartments
4 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Hull Apartments

1505 Hull AveDes Moines, IA 50316
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Union Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Union Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #52

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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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