1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Drake Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (268 Rentals)

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Drake Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Drake Park 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Drake Park area of Des Moines, IA is found at Tempo East Village and is listed at 1,039 square feet priced from $2,200. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Tempo East VillageBleecker (1 Bedroom RT Type 3)1,039 Sq Ft$2,200
Slate Age 55 Plus Active CommunityDickens1,010 Sq Ft$1,736
The James on GrandFloor Plan N1,002 Sq Ft$2,061
The ElliottFully Furnished 1 BDRM1,000 Sq Ft$1,295
Riverpoint LoftsA12944 Sq Ft$1,059
The MeridianRose941 Sq Ft$1,818
VueA8939 Sq Ft$1,209
10th Street Lofts1BR/1.0BA851 Sq Ft$1,065
Gateway Lofts1BR/1.0BA848 Sq Ft$1,320
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom800 Sq Ft$800

Cheapest Available Drake Park 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Drake Park of Des Moines, IA is the 1/1 Model starting from $639 at Clover Creek. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Drake Park is currently $1,220. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Clover Creek1/1$639
The Drake ApartmentsB3$640
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-700$650
The Grove at Hickman1x1$650
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$695
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom$695
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 36071 bedroom$700
Lenox PropertiesDrake$725
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom$730
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath$750

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Des Moines. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Drake Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Drake Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Drake Park with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Drake Park is at Clover Creek listed at $639.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Drake Park Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Drake Park is $1,220.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Drake Park Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Drake Park is a 1,039 square feet unit starting from $2,200 at Tempo East Village.

What is the average size for Drake Park 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Drake Park is currently 625 sq ft.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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