1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (112 Rentals)

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$2,150

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$2,150
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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 7

712 15th St, Unit 712, Unit 712

712 15th St
Des MoinesIA50314

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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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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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1312 22nd St
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1312 22nd St

1312 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1503 Pleasant St
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1503 Pleasant St

1503 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314

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1209-1213 23rd
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1209-1213 23rd

1209-1213 23rdDes 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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1316 22nd St
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1316 22nd St

1316 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1109 27th St
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1109 27th St

1109 27th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1120 26th St
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1120 26th St

1120 26th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1349 Harrison Ave
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1349 Harrison Ave

1349 Harrison AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Mirell Flats
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Mirell Flats

1134 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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713 20th St
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713 20th St

713 20th StDes 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
933 18th StThe Olive800 Sq Ft$850
Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats1X1750 Sq Ft$850
722 18th St1x1700 Sq Ft$845
Forest Ave Townhomes1 BR675 Sq Ft$1,125
Four Seasons Apartments1BR/1BA Furnished650 Sq Ft$845
University Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom646 Sq Ft$975
The ElmhurstModel C600 Sq Ft$865
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom600 Sq Ft$799
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 Bedroom Model starting from $595 at The Flats on 21st. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Drake University is currently $1,014. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom$595
Cottage Heights on 29th1 Bedroom$695
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath$750
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom$799
Four Seasons Apartments1BR/1BA$845
722 18th St1x1$845
933 18th StThe Olive$850
Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats1X1$850
The ElmhurstModel C$865

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #48

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 The Flats on 21st listed at $595.

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 $1,014.

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 709 sq ft.

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