Apartments for Rent in the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (314 Rentals)

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 2717 Meek Ave

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2717 Meek Ave

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 2829 Rutland Ave

$1,700

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$1,700
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2829 Rutland Ave

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1424 Beaver Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1424 Beaver Ave

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 3520 Jefferson Ave

$1,650

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$1,650
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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 13

3520 Jefferson Ave

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 712 15th St

$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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712 15th St, Unit 712

712 15th St
Des MoinesIA50314

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Drake University, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Drake University, Des Moines, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Des Moines, IA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Drake University

How much are Studio apartments in Drake University?

There are currently 173 Studio Apartments in Drake University with rent ranges from $525 to $1,976 with an average price of $895.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Drake University Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Drake University ranges from $695 to $1,300 with an average monthly rent of $956.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Drake University cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Drake University range from $795 to $2,450. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,290.

How expensive are Drake University Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 16 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Drake University on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $1,775 - averaging $1,398 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.