Cheap Homes for Rent in Drake Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (17 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Drake Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Drake Park area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ priced from $600. Village Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Drake Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+Studio - Retirement CommunityStudio,1BA$600
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Riverview Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$635
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drake Park, IA

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Drake Park area is the $1.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Drake Park apartment is the 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave starting at $1,200 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Drake Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.10
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.75
3000 Grand Apartments3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
560 29th St560 29th St2BR,1BA$0.98
1818 Pleasant St, Unit 18181818 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$1.06
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.06
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Clover Creek1/1 - Grand1BR,1BA$1.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Drake Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Drake Park?

There are currently 584 Apartments for Rent in Drake Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $380 to $17,609. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Drake Park ranging from $750 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Drake Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Drake Park ranges from $750 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,058.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Drake Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Drake Park range from $1,100 to $2,833, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,185 to $2,795. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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