Apartments for Rent in the Drake Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (190 Rentals)

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Des Moines's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 1322 Randall Pl

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1322 Randall Pl

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1123 24th St

$695

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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1123 24th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1525 32nd St

$1,220

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1525 32nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 737 28th St

$1,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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737 28th St

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 1215 25th St

$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1215 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1108 25th St

$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1108 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1617 34th St

$1,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1617 34th St

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 1123 24th St

$1,185

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1123 24th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1300 34th St

$825

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1300 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1427 31st St

$839 - $1,150

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1427 31st St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 2530 University Ave

$1,976 - $1,981

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$1,981
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$1,981

Studio Rentals

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2530 University Ave

Des MoinesIA50311

Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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1214 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Norman Apartments

3103 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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McCoy Apartments
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1220 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1240 32nd St
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1240 32nd St

1240 32nd StDes Moines, IA 50311

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Frequently Asked Questions about Drake

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Drake area of Des Moines, IA?

As of today, July 26, 2026, there are currently 190 available Drake apartments priced from $695 to $1,981, with an average monthly rent of $1,091.

How much are Studio apartments in Drake?

There are currently 107 Studio Apartments in Drake with rent ranges from $710 to $1,981 with an average price of $972.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Drake Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Drake ranges from $695 to $1,981 with an average monthly rent of $1,073.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Drake cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Drake range from $825 to $1,495. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,109.

How expensive are Drake Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 11 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Drake on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,550 to $1,625 - averaging $1,605 for the location.

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