
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (66 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Drake University area of Des Moines that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Canary Lofts

Village Green

The Drake

University Village

Beaverdale Housing LLC

Four Seasons Apartments

The Concord Building

Forest Ave Townhomes
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Old Main & Drake Apartments

Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats

Pleasant Court

University Place Lofts

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3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 1

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713 20th St, Unit 1915-3

1217 24th St

1123 24th St

2805 Kingman Ave

1547 13th St
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2717 College Ave

732 19th St

732 19th St

1525 32nd St

1314 22nd St

1314 22nd St

1314 22nd St

737 28th St

1617 34th St

732 19th St
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713 20th St

1806 Jefferson Ave

1705 Gillette St

3120 Cottage Grove Ave

1310 23rd St

829 29th St

1371 Keosauqua Way

732 19th St

1123 24th

1082 21st St
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1314 22nd St

2820-2822 Kingman Blvd

1312 22nd St

Kingman Gardens

Mirell Flats

Harrington Studios

Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes

University Terrace Apartments

Drake Collection

Twin Manor
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Drake University, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Drake University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University Studio Apartments | $891 | $600 | $1,981 |
| Drake University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $975 | $695 | $1,300 |
| Drake University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,291 | $825 | $2,450 |
| Drake University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,389 | $1,100 | $1,625 |
| Drake University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,152 | $965 | $1,340 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Most Pet Friendly Drake University Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Drake University area of Des Moines, IA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Old Main & Drake Apartments with prices starting from $750 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.6 of 4. Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats scores the second highest with a 3.2 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $850. Here are the most Pet Friendly Drake University apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Main & Drake Apartments | 3.6/4 | Carpenter | $750 |
| Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats | 3.2/4 | Sherman Hill | $850 |
| The Concord Building | 3.2/4 | Sherman Hill | $630 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Drake University
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Drake University of Drake University is the Studio Model at The Concord Building, which is a Studio unit starting from $630. The second cheapest Drake University Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio A Studio unit at Canary Lofts starting at $695. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Drake University apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Concord Building | Studio | $630 |
| Canary Lofts | Studio A | $695 |
| Beaverdale Housing LLC | Studio | $710 |
| Pleasant Court | Studio | $725 |
| Old Main & Drake Apartments | Studio | $750 |
| Lofts on 34th | 0BR/1.0BA | $850 |
| The Elmhurst | Model C | $865 |
| New Haven Apartments | 2x1 | $900 |
| Forest Ave Townhomes | 1 BR | $1,075 |
| Matilda 235 Townhomes | B2 | $2,450 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDrake University, Des Moines, IA
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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Drake University Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Drake University?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Drake University is at Village Green listed at $600.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Drake University Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Drake University is $1,126.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Drake University Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Drake University is a 2,205 square feet unit starting from $2,200 at Matilda 235 Townhomes.
What is the average size for Drake University Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Drake University is currently at 661 sq ft.
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