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Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (16 Rentals)
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The Concord Building
732 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Canary Lofts
2530 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
1123 24th St
Des MoinesIA50311
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Beaverdale Housing LLC
1417 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Old Main & Drake Apartments
1217 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Newens Dairy Lofts
2300 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Harrington Studios
677 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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3809 University Ave
3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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University Terrace Apartments
3523 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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3309 University Ave
3309 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Twin Manor
720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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1123 24th
1123 24thDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Brady Apartments
650 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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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 | $919 | $600 | $1,912 |
| Drake University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,008 | $595 | $1,912 |
| Drake University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $699 | $2,450 |
| Drake University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,264 | $1,100 | $1,475 |
| Drake University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $783 | $599 | $1,340 |
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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 $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Drake University?
The cheapest apartment in Drake University is 3309 University Ave which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Drake University costs $975.
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 16 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 $382 which is $593 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Drake University.
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