1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (126 Rentals)

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property at 712 15th St

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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712 15th St, Unit 712

712 15th St
Des MoinesIA50314

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property at 1108 25th St

$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1108 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 732 19th St

$550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 732 19th St

$550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 732 19th St

$550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1215 25th St

$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1215 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 732 19th St

$595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 1260 34th St

$695 - $825

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Available Aug 14

1260 34th 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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1082 21st St
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1082 21st St

1082 21st 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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643-651 31st St
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643-651 31st St

643-651 31st StDes Moines, IA 50312
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1043 21st St
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1043 21st St

1043 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311

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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
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths750 Sq Ft$745
718 18th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Solarium750 Sq Ft$1,125
722 18th St1x1700 Sq Ft$845
Forest Ave Townhomes1 BR675 Sq Ft$1,075
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom650 Sq Ft$730
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom600 Sq Ft$799
The ElmhurstModel C600 Sq Ft$865
The Grove at Hickman1x1575 Sq Ft$695
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 $975. 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
The Grove at Hickman1x1$695
The DrakeB3$695
1314 22nd St1 Beds, 1 Baths$725
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom$730
1333 22nd St1-bedroom 1333$740
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths$745
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath$750
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom$799
722 18th St1x1$845

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Drake University, Des Moines, IA

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

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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 $975.

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 552 sq ft.

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