
Apartments for Rent in the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA Under $1,200 (57 Rentals)


Village Green

The Drake

Forest Ave - Luxury Off-Campus Housing!

University Village

Forest Avenue Village

Four Seasons Apartments

Lofts on 34th

Beaverdale Housing LLC

The Grove at Hickman
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New Haven Apartments

722 18th St

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Old Main & Drake Apartments

Des Moines Greystone Homes

University Place Lofts

The Elmhurst

Pleasant Court

MLK Brickstone Apartments

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1171 21st St
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1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818

1123 24th St, Unit 1

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1604 16th St, Unit Apt 2

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1215 23rd St, Unit 2

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3721 Cottage Grove Ave

1217 24th St

1217 24th St

2805 Cottage Grove Ave

Kingman Gardens

Drake Court
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Flats on Pleasant

2813 Cottage Grove Ave

Drake Terrace

718 18th St

Kingman Blvd Apartments

University Park Place

Chetwynd Apartments

Skyloft Apartments

1069 33rd St

JK Sully1075

Drake Pointe

Kingstone Apartments 2

1333 22nd Street

Kingman Gardens

Delester- 811 16th St.

The Brady Apartments

Twin Manor

2413 24th St

Concord Apartments

Drake Collection
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 | $955 | $380 | $2,986 |
| Drake University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,047 | $695 | $2,986 |
| Drake University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $725 | $2,795 |
| Drake University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,291 | $1,100 | $1,875 |
| Drake University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,205 | $965 | $1,300 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Drake University
How much are Studio apartments in Drake University?
There are currently 177 Studio Apartments in Drake University with rent ranges from $380 to $2,986 with an average price of $955.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Drake University Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Drake University ranges from $695 to $2,986 with an average monthly rent of $1,047.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Drake University cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Drake University range from $725 to $2,795. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,405.
How expensive are Drake University Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 14 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Drake University on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $1,875 - averaging $1,291 for the location.
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