
Student Apartments for Rent in the Drake Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (6 Rentals)
Rentals in the Drake Park area of Des Moines near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.

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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 |
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Drake Park Studio Apartments | $938 | $560 | $2,146 |
Drake Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $639 | $3,128 |
Drake Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $650 | $4,000 |
Drake Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $1,000 | $2,774 |
Drake Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,648 | $965 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Drake Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Outdoors Rating
Love parks and green spaces? Drake Park is known as providing good access to parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Have pets? This residential area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
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 Student Drake Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Drake Park?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Drake Park is at College Hill Apartments listed at $934.
How much is the average rent for a Student Drake Park Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Drake Park is $1,273.
What is the largest Student Drake Park Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Drake Park is a 920 square feet unit starting from $934 at College Hill Apartments.
What is the average size for Drake Park Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Drake Park is currently at 278 sq ft.
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