2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (85 Rentals)

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property at 1122 27th St
$900

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Base Rent$900 - $1,300

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1122 27th St

Des MoinesIA50311
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property at 944 12th St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

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944 12th St

Des MoinesIA50309
property at 2805 Kingman Ave
$1,650
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2805 Kingman Ave

Des MoinesIA50311
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property at 2717 College Ave
$1,075
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2717 College Ave

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1617 34th St
$1,075
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1617 34th St

Des MoinesIA50310
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property at 1300 34th St
$799 - $825
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1300 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1260 34th St
$825
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1260 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 757-759 17th St
$1,295 - $1,395
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757-759 17th St

Des MoinesIA50314
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Cityview 34

1331 Keosauqua WayDes Moines, IA 50309

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1312 22nd St
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1312 22nd St

1312 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Ten Fold
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Ten Fold

1082 21st 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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1113 24th St
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1113 24th St

1113 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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2201 Forest Ave
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2201 Forest Ave

2201 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50311

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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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3420 Kingman Blvd
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3420 Kingman Blvd

3420 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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1048 19th St
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1048 19th St

1048 19th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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1240 32nd St
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1240 32nd St

1240 32nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1247 33rd St
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1247 33rd St

1247 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1504 28th St
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1504 28th St

1504 28th StDes Moines, IA 50311

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Largest Available Drake University 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Drake University area of Des Moines, IA is found at Matilda 235 Townhomes and is listed at 2,143 square feet priced from $2,350. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22,143 Sq Ft$2,350
The ElmhurstModel A1,300 Sq Ft$1,300
Canary Lofts2 Bedroom D964 Sq Ft$1,395
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom940 Sq Ft$890
Pleasant Street Apartments2 bed 1 bath928 Sq Ft$1,050
Four Seasons Apartments2BR/1BA 2 sinks894 Sq Ft$945
University Place Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath870 Sq Ft$870
Kingstone Apartments 22BR/1.0BA783 Sq Ft$950
Pleasant Court2 Bedroom720 Sq Ft$995
Beaverdale Housing LLC2 bed 1 bath700 Sq Ft$870

Cheapest Available Drake University 2 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Drake University of Des Moines, IA is the 2 Bed - 1 Bath Model starting from $699 at Drake West Village. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Drake University is currently $1,279. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Drake West Village2 Bed - 1 Bath$699
The Grove at Hickman2x1$820
Ten Fold2BR/1.0BA$850
Beaverdale Housing LLC2 bed 1 bath$870
University Place Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath$870
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom$890
New Haven Apartments2x1$900
Four Seasons Apartments2BR/1BA 2 sinks$945
Kingstone Apartments 22BR/1.0BA$950

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Drake University, Des Moines, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Drake University Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Drake University with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Drake University is at Drake West Village listed at $699.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Drake University Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Drake University is $1,279.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Drake University Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Drake University is a 2,143 square feet unit starting from $2,350 at Matilda 235 Townhomes.

What is the average size for Drake University 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Drake University is currently 1,096 sq ft.

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