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1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
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The Drake

1260 34th St
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 416-5929
The Drake in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $695-$995 Pricing
  • 505–693 Square Feet

Rent Specials

Know Your Monthly Cost. The Same Every Month.~~Move-In Specials: Take advantage of our newest move-in special and enjoy affordable living with predictable monthly utility costs. 1-Bedroom Apartments: Starting at $695/month + $95 flat-rate utilities 2-Bedroom Apartments: Starting at $825/month + $125 flat-rate utilities 3 & 4-Bedroom Apartments: Call for current pricing + $155 flat-rate utilities With convenient flat-rate utilities, you'll know exactly what to expect each month—no fluctuating utility bills or surprises. Don't miss this limited-time offer. Contact our leasing office today to schedule your tour and secure your new home before this special ends!

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About The Drake

Enjoy lower rent and predictable utility costs with our newest move-in special. 1-bedroom homes for $695 with $65 flat utilities 2-bedroom homes for $825 with $95 flat utilities No surprises, no fluctuating bills — just great value. Lease today before this offer expires.

The Drake is located in the Drake Neighborhood and 50311 Zip code of Des Moines, IA. This community is professionally managed by Premier Real Estate Services

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Easy Interstate Access
  • Google Fiber Internet $65/month
  • Near Drake University
  • On-Site Laundry
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • On-Site Management
  • Pet Friendly with Paid Pet Fee
  • Renovated Unit
  • Spacious Interiors

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Property Contact Info

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Call Us:
(515) 416-5929

Office Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayBy Appointment
WednesdayBy Appointment
ThursdayBy Appointment
FridayBy Appointment
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Drake offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $695 and having 505–693 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    Floorplan B3

    $695

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 505 sq ft
    Available Now

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    $695Available Now6041505$500

    Unit 6041 Gallery

    Photos

    Unit 6041 Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Google Fiber Internet $65/month
    • Updated Paint

    Unit 6041 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $695

    Deposit

    • $500 deposit

    Unit Description

    Enjoy lower rent and predictable utility costs with our newest move-in special. 1-bedroom homes for $695 with $65 flat utilities 2-bedroom homes for $825 with $95 flat utilities No surprises, no fluctuating bills — just great value. Lease today before this offer expires.

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $695

  • 2 Bedrooms

    Floorplan C2

    From $825

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 693 sq ft
    Available Now

    Model Gallery

    Photos

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotosView Details
    $825Available Now3072693$500
    $825 July 24, 20263012693$500
    $995 September 2, 20262062693$500

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $825 - $995

    Deposit

    • $500 deposit

    Unit 3072 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unique Features

    • Google Fiber Internet $65/month

    Unit 3072 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $825

    Deposit

    • $500 deposit

    Unit Description

    NEW SPECIAL: 1260 34th Street #3072 - Sign a lease, Move in before June 5th, 2026 and Take Advantage of a $75 Visa Gift Card!! Enjoy lower rent and predictable utility costs with our newest move-in special. 1-bedroom homes for $695 with $65 flat utilities 2-bedroom homes for $825 with $95 flat utilities No surprises, no fluctuating bills — just great value. Lease today before this offer expires.

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $825 - $995

    Unit 3012 Gallery

    Photos

    Unit 3012 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unique Features

    • Google Fiber Internet $65/month
    • Updated Flooring
    • Updated Paint

    Unit 3012 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $825

    Deposit

    • $500 deposit

    Unit Description

    NEW SPECIAL: 1260 34th Street #3072 - Sign a lease, Move in before June 5th, 2026 and Take Advantage of a $75 Visa Gift Card!! Enjoy lower rent and predictable utility costs with our newest move-in special. 1-bedroom homes for $695 with $65 flat utilities 2-bedroom homes for $825 with $95 flat utilities No surprises, no fluctuating bills — just great value. Lease today before this offer expires.

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $825 - $995

    Unit 2062 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unique Features

    • Google Fiber Internet $65/month
    • Updated Appliances
    • Updated Fixtures
    • Updated Flooring
    • Updated Paint

    Unit 2062 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $995

    Deposit

    • $500 deposit

    Unit Description

    NEW SPECIAL: 1260 34th Street #3072 - Sign a lease, Move in before June 5th, 2026 and Take Advantage of a $75 Visa Gift Card!! Enjoy lower rent and predictable utility costs with our newest move-in special. 1-bedroom homes for $695 with $65 flat utilities 2-bedroom homes for $825 with $95 flat utilities No surprises, no fluctuating bills — just great value. Lease today before this offer expires.

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $825 - $995

    Floorplan B2

    $825

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 564 sq ft
    Available Now

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Photos

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotosView Details
    $825Available Now0020564$500
    $825Available Now0005564$500
    $825Available Now0012564$500

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $825

    Deposit

    • $500 deposit

    Unit 0020 Gallery

    Photos

    Unit 0020 Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Google Fiber Internet $65/month
    • Updated Flooring
    • Updated Paint

    Unit 0020 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $825

    Deposit

    • $500 deposit

    Unit Description

    NEW SPECIAL: 1300 34th Street #15 - Sign a lease, Move in before June 5th, 2026 and Take Advantage of a $75 Visa Gift Card!! Enjoy lower rent and predictable utility costs with our newest move-in special. 1-bedroom homes for $695 with $65 flat utilities 2-bedroom homes for $825 with $95 flat utilities No surprises, no fluctuating bills — just great value. Lease today before this offer expires.

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $825

    Unit 0005 Gallery

    Photos

    Unit 0005 Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Google Fiber Internet $65/month

    Unit 0005 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $825

    Deposit

    • $500 deposit

    Unit Description

    NEW SPECIAL: 1300 34th Street #15 - Sign a lease, Move in before June 5th, 2026 and Take Advantage of a $75 Visa Gift Card!! Enjoy lower rent and predictable utility costs with our newest move-in special. 1-bedroom homes for $695 with $65 flat utilities 2-bedroom homes for $825 with $95 flat utilities No surprises, no fluctuating bills — just great value. Lease today before this offer expires.

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $825

    Unit 0012 Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Google Fiber Internet $65/month
    • Updated Cabinets
    • Updated Fixtures
    • Updated Flooring
    • Updated Paint

    Unit 0012 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $825

    Deposit

    • $500 deposit

    Unit Description

    NEW SPECIAL: 1300 34th Street #15 - Sign a lease, Move in before June 5th, 2026 and Take Advantage of a $75 Visa Gift Card!! Enjoy lower rent and predictable utility costs with our newest move-in special. 1-bedroom homes for $695 with $65 flat utilities 2-bedroom homes for $825 with $95 flat utilities No surprises, no fluctuating bills — just great value. Lease today before this offer expires.

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $825
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.

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Call us at: (515) 416-5929 to schedule a tour.

3D Tours

1BR, 1BA - 505 SF
1BR, 1BA - 625 SF
2BR, 1BA - 693 SF

Property Information

  • 136 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 1979

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo
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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

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$60.00

Utilities

Monthly Internet FeeiCharged per unit.$65.00/mo

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

  • Easy Interstate Access
  • Google Fiber Internet $65/month
  • Near Drake University
  • On-Site Laundry
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • On-Site Management
  • Pet Friendly with Paid Pet Fee
  • Renovated Unit
  • Spacious Interiors

On-Site Services

  • Maintenance On Site
  • Property Manager On Site
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Corporate Housing

Outdoor Features

  • Sundeck

Recreation and Fitness

  • Pool

Interior Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Cable Ready
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat In Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
  • Dining Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Window Coverings
Ask About Our Amenities
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1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Frequently Asked Questions about The Drake

Where is The Drake located?

The Drake is located at 1260 34th St near the Drake area of Des Moines, IA

What is the current rent range at The Drake?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at The Drake currently range from $695 to $995

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for The Drake are
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday By Appointment
  • Wednesday By Appointment
  • Thursday By Appointment
  • Friday By Appointment
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at The Drake is: Know Your Monthly Cost. The Same Every Month.~~Move-In Specials: Take advantage of our newest move-in special and enjoy affordable living with predictable monthly utility costs. 1-Bedroom Apartments: Starting at $695/month + $95 flat-rate utilities 2-Bedroom Apartments: Starting at $825/month + $125 flat-rate utilities 3 & 4-Bedroom Apartments: Call for current pricing + $155 flat-rate utilities With convenient flat-rate utilities, you'll know exactly what to expect each month—no fluctuating utility bills or surprises. Don't miss this limited-time offer. Contact our leasing office today to schedule your tour and secure your new home before this special ends!.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Good Value3.6

    The The Drake Apartments are 29.9% cheaper than the average apartment in the Drake area, and 38.4% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Drake Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$695$1,007-$312-31.0%
    2 Bedroom$825$1,159-$334-28.8%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$695$1,156-$461-39.9%
    2 Bedroom$825$1,307-$482-36.9%

    Methodology: On 07/14/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 199 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Drake (Drake), and 1173 other apartment communities in Des Moines using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 07/14/2026

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

5.0
1 Renters Reviews

Nice place

November 2, 2014 - Review from Apartments.com
I eneded up moving to a complex closer to my work, but I used to live in this neighborhood in the drake area. Never any problems. friendly people.

Property Manager Responded

January 19, 2021
Thanks for your review! Let us know if we can assist in the future.

Nearby Schools

Perkins Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Community School District
4301 College
Public School - Grades K-5 (410 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
6/10

Callanan Middle School

Des Moines Independent Community School District
3010 Center Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (441 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
3/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Drake.

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

The Drake 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

The Drake has 5 shopping centers within 1.3 miles.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Drake

Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments from $650
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Drake University

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $600
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Carpenter

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $480
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Des Moines Studio Apartments $936$480$2,000
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,156$480$4,113
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,307$648$4,055
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,739$655$3,305
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,321$500$2,500

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