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3721 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 7
3721 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $520 (16 Rentals)
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Canary Lofts
2530 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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$785 - $810Studio Apartments Available Nov 7
Old Main & Drake Apartments
1217 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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$835 - $1,020Studio Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Newens Dairy Lofts
2300 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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$900Studio Apartments Available Jun 14, 2026
Forest Avenue Village
3201 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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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 | $920 | $520 | $2,364 |
| Drake University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $934 | $650 | $2,335 |
| Drake University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $650 | $2,795 |
| Drake University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $1,000 | $1,600 |
| Drake University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,196 | $965 | $1,370 |
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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 $785.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Drake University?
The cheapest apartment in Drake University is Village Green which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Drake University costs $1,315.
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 2 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 $511 which is $804 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Drake University.
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