Ranked · Updated May 2026
The 10 Best Tattoo Shops in Urbandale, IA
Ranked top 10 for Urbandale, IA — scored by rating, review volume, and distance from Urbandale. Updated weekly. See the full Des Moines top 10.
Finding a tattoo artist near Urbandale usually means weighing two things at once: how good the shop actually is, and how far you're realistically willing to drive for it. This guide solves both. We pulled every verified studio within 15 miles of Urbandale, then ranked them against the wider Des Moines market using the same star ratings, review volume, and proximity signals locals already trust — no pay-to-play, no sponsored slots.
Urbandale sits inside the Des Moines tattoo scene, which means residents get the benefit of big-city talent without big-city wait times. The shops below range from neighborhood walk-in studios to appointment-only specialists known across IA for custom work. Whether you're booking your first piece or adding to a full sleeve, the list is ordered to put the strongest match for Urbandale at the top.
What to expect from this list
- Verified ratings only. Every shop has real review history — we exclude studios with no public track record.
- Distance from Urbandale. Each listing shows exact mileage so you can balance quality against drive time.
- Style tags. Filter by what you actually want inked — fine line, traditional, blackwork, realism, Japanese, and more.
- Booking signals. We flag walk-in availability, price tier, and direct links to each studio's site and Instagram.
- Refreshed weekly. Rankings move as new reviews land — no stale "best of 2019" lists.
- No.1
Expo Piercing + Ink
4.1(281)0.7 mi from Urbandale$$Our top pick for Urbandale — right in Urbandale, with 281 verified reviews averaging 4.1★.
- No.2
Revival Tattoo Studio
5.0(147)1.4 mi from Urbandale$$Revival Tattoo Studio is a tattoo studio in Urbandale.
- No.3
Arcadian Tattoo
5.0(69)0.8 mi from Urbandale$$Arcadian Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Des Moines.
- No.4
Clover Tattoo & Body Piercing
4.7(303)1.8 mi from Urbandale$$Clover Tattoo & Body Piercing is a tattoo studio in Des Moines.
- No.5
103 INK HAUS
5.0(109)1.5 mi from Urbandale$$103 INK HAUS is a tattoo studio in Des Moines.
- No.6
Iron Heart Tattoo
4.8(231)2.1 mi from Urbandale$$Iron Heart Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Des Moines.
- No.7
Wild Rose Tattoo & Piercing -Clive-
4.9(156)1.9 mi from Urbandale$$Wild Rose Tattoo & Piercing -Clive- is a tattoo studio in Des Moines.
- No.8
Lucky Gal Tattoo & Piercing Clive
4.7(138)1.8 mi from Urbandale$$Lucky Gal Tattoo & Piercing Clive is a tattoo studio in Des Moines.
- No.9
Skin Kitchen Tattoo
4.6(228)2.3 mi from Urbandale$$Skin Kitchen Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Des Moines.
- No.10
Work of Ink
4.8(76)1.8 mi from Urbandale$$Work of Ink is a tattoo studio in Des Moines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best tattoo shop near Urbandale, IA?+
Based on rating, review count, and proximity, Expo Piercing + Ink ranks #1 for Urbandale. The full list is ranked by a combination of star average, review volume, and distance from Urbandale.
Are these shops actually in Urbandale?+
We include studios within roughly 15 miles of Urbandale — the realistic radius most people drive for a tattoo appointment. Each listing shows its distance and neighborhood so you can pick what's convenient.
How much do tattoos cost near Urbandale?+
Most reputable studios in the Des Moines area charge $150–$250 per hour for custom work, with shop minimums around $80–$120. Specialists and well-known artists routinely run $300+ per hour. Always confirm pricing during your consultation.
How often is this list updated?+
Our shop data refreshes weekly — ratings, review counts, and rankings reflect the most recent verified data from each studio.
Looking beyond Urbandale?
See every top-rated shop across the Des Moines metro — ranked by reviews and verified weekly.
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