Pets
Pet-friendly apartments at The Cypress
Cats are welcome across The Cypress, and small dogs are welcome in many homes. Below is the policy stated plainly, along with nearby places to walk the dog.
The pet policy
Cats are welcome at both Cypress I and Cypress II. Small dogs are welcome in many homes. Vaccination records must be current, and the lease carries a pet deposit along with a monthly pet fee. To match a specific dog to an open home, call the leasing office at 515-393-4663 and a person picks up.
Room and places to walk
The spacious two-bedroom homes give a pet room to settle, and the east side has green space close by. Copper Creek Lake Park in Pleasant Hill, 3.8 miles east, has a loop trail around the water, and the Gay Lea Wilson Trail runs through the east metro. The parks and trails page has more.
Most homes here are two-bedroom, one-bath, about 860 square feet, with a stove and refrigerator included. Renovated homes have new kitchens and baths; classic homes keep their finishes and rent for less; Cypress II also has a few 430-square-foot one-bedrooms. Current rents sit on the availability page.
Questions people ask
Does The Cypress allow pets?
Yes. Cats are welcome at both properties, and small dogs are welcome in many homes. Bring current vaccination records; a pet deposit and a monthly pet fee are part of the lease.
Are dogs allowed at The Cypress?
Small dogs are welcome in many homes. Call 515-393-4663 to match a specific dog to an open home.
Is there a pet fee?
Yes: a deposit when the pet moves in and a fee each month. Ask the office for today's amounts.
Where can I walk my dog nearby?
Copper Creek Lake Park in Pleasant Hill, 3.8 miles east, has a loop trail around the lake, and the Gay Lea Wilson Trail runs through the east metro.
Distances are road miles from 3913 Hubbell Avenue, measured with OpenStreetMap routing in October 2026. The site keeps no distance module of its own, so the route planner is the source.
More about living here
- Living on the east side of Des Moines
- Shopping near The Cypress
- Things to do in Altoona, near The Cypress
- Groceries and everyday errands near The Cypress
- Eating and drinking near The Cypress
- Commuting from The Cypress
- Parks and trails near The Cypress
- Cypress I and Cypress II: which is which
- The floor plans at The Cypress, explained
- Renovated or classic: your call at The Cypress
- How to apply at The Cypress
- Working from home at The Cypress
- What residents say about The Cypress
- The neighborhood guide
- All questions