Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Drake Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $650 (70 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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Drake Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Drake Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Park Studio Apartments | $911 | $500 | $2,116 |
| Drake Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,186 | $630 | $3,270 |
Drake Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,361 | $650 | $2,884 |
| Drake Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $1,065 | $2,810 |
| Drake Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,088 | $965 | $10,000+ |
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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 Cheap Drake Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Drake Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Drake Park is under $699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Drake Park?
The cheapest apartment in Drake Park is Riverview Oaks Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Drake Park costs $1,701.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Drake Park?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 93 regular apartments in Drake Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Drake Park?
Cheap apartments in Drake Park have an average cost of $152 which is $1,549 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Drake Park.
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