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Drake Collection Apartments

2931 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

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Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
Drake Collection in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
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  • 1–3 Bedrooms
  • 500–1,200 Square Feet

About Drake Collection

Presenting THE DRAKE COLLECTION FROM LENOX PROPERTIES If you like the ambience of a well-maintained historical building close to downtown and the university, call today to view the Drake Collection from Lenox Properties. Building sizes are intimate with between three and seven apartments per building. Each apartment is different, so take a look and discover vintage features such as front or side porches, high ceilings, retro kitchens, etc. We offer 1BR’s from $595 to $725 and a 2BR for $720. The Drake area is experiencing a renaissance with millions of dollars of new investment on University Avenue and in Dogtown, including a new hotel and new retail establishments. Enjoy the vibrancy of living close to the cultural and athletic events at Drake University and being only 5-8 minutes from downtown. Rent includes off-street parking, full-service maintenance with 24/7 emergency service, a professional management team, regular pest control, snow removal, and lawn care. Buildings are non-smoking. One-year lease required. OUR PROPERTIES Kingman Gardens (31st & Kingman): 1BR $635-675 2BR $690 3BR $1050-1095 Cottage Grove Apartments (29th & Cottage Grove): 1BR $625-675 2BR $725 Stadium Apartments (28th & Clark): 1BR $665-725 For more information or to schedule a showing: Please email [email address removed] Thank you and have a nice day. LENOX PROPERTIES “Your First Choice in Apartment Living”

Drake Collection is located in the Drake Neighborhood and 50311 Zip code of Des Moines, IA.

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Office Hours

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • 1 Bedroom

    2919 Cottage Grove

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 500-600 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    Unavailable2919 Cottage Grove500-600 sq ft$595

    2931 Cottage Grove

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 600 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    Unavailable2931 Cottage Grove600 sq ft$595

    2820 Cottage Grove

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 500-600 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    Unavailable2820 Cottage Grove500-600 sq ft$595

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    3010 Kingman

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 650 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    Unavailable3010 Kingman650 sq ft$675

    2916 Cottage Grove

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 500-600 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    Unavailable2916 Cottage Grove500-600 sq ft$625

    1504 28th Street

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 550-650 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    Unavailable1504 28th Street550-650 sq ft$695
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2916 Cottage Grove

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 700 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2916 Cottage Grove700 sq ft
  • 3 Bedrooms

    1025 31st Street

    3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1200 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    Unavailable1025 31st Street1200 sq ft$1,050

    Model Amenities and Features

    Living Space

    • Hardwood Floors

    Unique Features

    • Detached Garage
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

  • 42 Units
  • 2 Stories
  • Built in 1898

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Application Fee Per Applicant$50.00

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Fees

Cat
Pet DepositiMax of 2. Charged per Pet.$350.00
Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$25.00/mo
Comments:

Max of 2.

Parking Info and Fees

Surface Lotiincluded
  • 37 Max

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Detached Garage
  • Many Units With Private Entrances
  • Some Units With Porches Or Decks

Map

2931 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Getting Around

  • 70 / 100 Moderately walkable

    Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

  • 40 / 100 Some public transit

    Transit is available for most trips

  • 70 / 100 Moderately bikeable

    Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 70 / 100 Moderately car friendly

    Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

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Getting to Know the Area

  • 70 / 100 Restaurants

    Variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 60 / 100 Cafes

    Variety of cafés within a few minutes

  • 80 / 100 Nightlife

    Wide variety of bars within a few minutes

  • 60 / 100 Shopping

    Several shops within a few minutes

  • 70 / 100 Parks

    Large amount of park space nearby

  • 80 / 100 Noise Level

    Very few sources of noise nearby

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Nearby Schools

Roosevelt High School

Des Moines Independent Community School District
4419 Center Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1986 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
4/10

Callanan Middle School

Des Moines Independent Community School District
3010 Center Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (441 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
3/10

Hubbell Elementary

Des Moines Independent Community School District
800 42nd Street
Public School - Grades K-5 (407 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away
5/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Drake Collection.

Big Box and Retail

Staples

3800 Merle Hay Rd
6 minute drive / 2.91 miles away

Petco

7333 Buffalo Rd
6 minute drive / 3.09 miles away

Aldi

3940 E 14th St
8 minute drive / 3.77 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Drake University

2507 University Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.32 miles away

Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

1100 7th Street
4 minute drive / 1.65 miles away

Grand View University

1200 Grandview Ave
7 minute drive / 3.35 miles away

Groceries

Price Chopper

1819 Beaver Ave
3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away

Hy-Vee

1900 Grand Ave
4 minute drive / 1.42 miles away

Save-A-Lot

3200 SW 9th St
7 minute drive / 3.55 miles away

Hospitals

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road
4 minute drive / 1.43 miles away

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street
4 minute drive / 1.53 miles away

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Ave
5 minute drive / 1.77 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Dodge

15 minute drive / 7.36 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Greenwood Park

4500 Grande Ave
4 minute drive / 1.47 miles away

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

13th St. and Grand Ave
4 minute drive / 1.66 miles away

Gray's Lake

2101 Fluer Drive
5 minute drive / 2.41 miles away

Drake Collection has 5 parks within 5.4 miles, including Greenwood Park, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Gray's Lake , Holiday Aquatic Center , and James W. Cownie Soccer Complex.

Shopping Centers

Uptown Shopping Center

4040-4125 University Ave
1 minute drive / 0.66 miles away

Shops at Roosevelt

833-857 42nd St & Rollins Ave
2 minute drive / 0.86 miles away

2105 Ingersoll

2105 Ingersoll Ave
3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away

Drake Collection has 5 shopping centers within 1.3 miles.

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Drake University

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Drake Park

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Des Moines Studio Apartments $964$575$1,981
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,201$480$5,804
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,325$648$4,055
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,715$655$3,305
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,331$530$2,500

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