1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Drake Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (209 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 Velocity and is listed at 1,012 square feet priced from $1,607. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
VelocityA191,012 Sq Ft$1,607
VelocityA191,012 Sq Ft$1,607
Slate Age 55 Plus Active CommunityDickens1,010 Sq Ft$1,705
The ElliottFully Furnished 1 BDRM1,000 Sq Ft$1,295
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate961 Sq Ft$1,250
CityvilleArtisan- A9960 Sq Ft$1,585
10th Street Lofts1BR/1.0BA948 Sq Ft$1,250
The MeridianRose941 Sq Ft$1,876
Sage Independence1C927 Sq Ft$3,600
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 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $695 at Riverview Oaks Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Drake Park is currently $1,324. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$695
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 36071 bedroom$700
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$730
Woodland Avenue Brickstone1x1 630$730
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom$730
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath$750
The Grove at Hickman1x1$775
Four Seasons Apartments1BR/1BA$775
The Elliott1 Bedroom$775
Oakview TerraceOne Bedroom$780

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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 Riverview Oaks Apartments listed at $695.

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 $1,324.

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 1,012 square feet unit starting from $1,607 at Velocity.

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 918 sq ft.

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