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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University Studio Apartments | $955 | $380 | $2,986 |
| Drake University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,082 | $695 | $2,986 |
| Drake University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $825 | $2,350 |
| Drake University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $1,100 | $1,875 |
| Drake University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,205 | $965 | $1,300 |
There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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There are currently 177 Studio Apartments in Drake University with rent ranges from $380 to $2,986 with an average price of $955.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Drake University ranges from $695 to $2,986 with an average monthly rent of $1,082.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Drake University range from $825 to $2,350. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,395.
There are currently 15 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Drake University on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $1,875 - averaging $1,346 for the location.
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