Pets
Pet-friendly apartments on Court Avenue
Both buildings are pet friendly with no breed restrictions. Here is the policy in full, and the honest part a lot of listings skip: where you actually walk the dog from a downtown building.
The pet policy
- Pets welcome, no breed restrictions
- Up to two pets per household: dogs, cats, small aquariums or other small caged animals
- $300 one-time, non-refundable pet fee per pet
- $35 per month, per pet
These are the property's own pet terms. Confirm them for your situation with the leasing team before you apply.
Where to walk a dog downtown
The Principal Riverwalk, a few blocks east along the Des Moines River, is the nearest real walk. Gray's Lake Park, 2.5 miles south, has a trail of about 1.9 miles around the lake and connects to downtown by the trail network, so a longer walk or run is reachable on foot or by bike. The parks and trails page has both.
The practical side of a downtown dog
A downtown building suits a dog that likes walks, because the walks are built in. The district is on a grid you can loop, and most homes have an in-unit washer and dryer for the muddy days. Court & Marketplace rents one- and two-bedroom homes across both buildings, 308 and 312 Court Ave, with an in-unit washer and dryer in most homes and bulk internet included with rent. Live floor plans and today’s pricing are on the availability page.
Questions people ask
Is Court & Marketplace pet friendly?
Yes, both buildings are pet friendly with no breed restrictions, up to two pets per household.
What are the pet fees?
A $300 one-time, non-refundable pet fee per pet, plus $35 per month per pet. Confirm the current terms with the leasing team.
Are there breed restrictions?
No breed restrictions. Up to two pets per household, which can be dogs, cats, small aquariums or other small caged animals.
Where can I walk my dog downtown?
The Principal Riverwalk along the Des Moines River a few blocks east, and Gray's Lake Park 2.5 miles south with its 1.9-mile loop trail, reachable by the downtown trail network.
Pet policy and fees are the property's own, from the site's amenities and FAQ pages. Distances are by road from 308 Court Ave, measured with OpenStreetMap routing, October 2026.
More about living here
- Living in the Court Avenue District
- The Downtown Farmers' Market, out the door
- Parks and trails near Court Avenue
- Groceries and everyday errands downtown
- Eating and drinking on Court Avenue
- Getting around from Court Avenue
- Things to do downtown
- Court Avenue Lofts and Market Place Lofts: which is which
- The floor plans, explained
- The fitness center, business center and lounge
- How to apply at Court & Marketplace
- Working from home on Court Avenue
- What residents say about Court & Marketplace
- The Court Avenue District guide
- All questions