1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (101 Rentals)

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The Flats on 21st
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats on 21st

1313 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Collection
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Twin Manor
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Twin Manor

720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Kingman Gardens
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Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Pointe
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Drake Pointe

1101 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1113 24th St
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1113 24th St

1113 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1617 Woodland Ave
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1617 Woodland Ave

1617 Woodland AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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1415 34th St
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1415 34th St

1415 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1169 22nd St
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1169 22nd St

1169 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1159 22nd St
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1159 22nd St

1159 22nd StDes 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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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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1411 Beaver Ave
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1411 Beaver Ave

1411 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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2841 Kingman Blvd
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2841 Kingman Blvd

2841 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Castle
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Castle

743 19th PlDes Moines, IA 50314
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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 University Place Lofts and is listed at 800 square feet priced from $900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
University Place Lofts800 Sq Ft$900
722 18th St1x1700 Sq Ft$845
Forest Ave - Luxury Off-Campus Housing!1 BR675 Sq Ft$1,125
718 18th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath650 Sq Ft$895
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom650 Sq Ft$730
Four Seasons Apartments1BR/1BA650 Sq Ft$845
The ElmhurstModel C600 Sq Ft$865
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath550 Sq Ft$750
Woodland Avenue Brickstone1x1 630505 Sq Ft$775

Cheapest Available Drake University 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Drake University of Des Moines, IA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $620 at The Flats on 21st. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Drake University is currently $900. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom$620
The Grove at Hickman1x1$695
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom$730
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath$750
Woodland Avenue Brickstone1x1 630$775
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom$799
Four Seasons ApartmentsJr One Bedroom Furnished$815
722 18th St1x1$845
The ElmhurstModel C$865

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #58

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 The Flats on 21st listed at $620.

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 $900.

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 800 square feet unit starting from $900 at University Place Lofts.

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 604 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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