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1414 30th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1414 30th St

1414 30th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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University Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Park Apartments

3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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933 18th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

933 18th St

933 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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718 18th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

718 18th St

718 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Flats on Pleasant
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on Pleasant

1913-1915 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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2813 Cottage Grove Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2813 Cottage Grove Ave

2813 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Terrace

1100 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Court

1126 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Kingman Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Gardens

1025 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Drake University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Drake University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Drake University is under $845.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Drake University?

The cheapest apartment in Drake University is The Flats on 21st which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Drake University costs $1,438.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Drake University?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Drake University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Drake University?

Cheap apartments in Drake University have an average cost of $369 which is $1,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Drake University.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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