1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (120 Rentals)

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$780
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1123 24th St

Des MoinesIA50311
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property at 732 19th St
$550
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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 1314 22nd St
$695
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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
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property at 1314 22nd St
$725
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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1108 25th St
$700
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1108 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 732 19th St
$550
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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 732 19th St
$550
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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 1206 39th St
$725 - $950
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1206 39th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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732 19th St
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732 19th St

732 19th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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1314 22nd St
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1314 22nd St

1314 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1123 24th
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1123 24th

1123 24thDes Moines, IA 50311
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1118 26th Street
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1118 26th Street

1118 26th StDes Moines, IA 50311

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933 18th St
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933 18th St

933 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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2615 Kingman Blvd.
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2615 Kingman Blvd.

2615-2617 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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1050 21st St
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1050 21st St

1050 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1116 22nd St
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1116 22nd St

1116 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1043 21st St
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1043 21st St

1043 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Norman Apartments
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Norman Apartments

3103 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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3326 University Ave
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3326 University Ave

3326 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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643-651 31st St
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643-651 31st St

643-651 31st StDes Moines, IA 50312

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Drake University, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Drake University 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Drake University area of Des Moines, IA is found at 3309 University Ave and is listed at 850 square feet priced from $795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
3309 University Ave1BR/1.0BA850 Sq Ft$795
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths750 Sq Ft$745
1118 26th Street1BR/1.0BA750 Sq Ft$795
722 18th St1x1700 Sq Ft$845
Four Seasons Apartments1BR/1BA685 Sq Ft$845
Forest Ave Townhomes1 BR675 Sq Ft$1,075
Forest Avenue Village1 Bedroom665 Sq Ft$815
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom650 Sq Ft$730
The ElmhurstModel C600 Sq Ft$865
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath550 Sq Ft$750

Cheapest Available Drake University 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Drake University of Des Moines, IA is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model starting from $550 at 732 19th St. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Drake University is currently $1,008. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
732 19th St1 Beds, 1 Baths$550
1314 22nd St1 Beds, 1 Baths$695
Cottage Grove Corner1BR/1.0BA$700
The Grove at Hickman1x1$720
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom$730
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths$745
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath$750
1123 24th1 Beds, 1 Baths$780
1118 26th Street1BR/1.0BA$795
3309 University Ave1BR/1.0BA$795

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Drake University, Des Moines, IA

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Iowa including Drake University, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Drake University Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Drake University with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Drake University is at 732 19th St listed at $550.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Drake University Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Drake University is $1,008.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Drake University Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Drake University is a 850 square feet unit starting from $795 at 3309 University Ave.

What is the average size for Drake University 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Drake University is currently 850 sq ft.

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