
Apartments for Rent in the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA Under $1,500 (94 Rentals)


Canary Lofts

Village Green

The Drake

University Village

Beaverdale Housing LLC

Four Seasons Apartments

Lofts on 34th

Forest Avenue Village

The Concord Building
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Forest Ave Townhomes

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The Winford Apartments

New Haven Apartments

1333 22nd St

722 18th St

718 18th St

The Elmhurst

Old Main & Drake Apartments

Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats

Newens Dairy Lofts
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Pleasant Court

University Place Lofts

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MLK Brickstone Apartments

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3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 1

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713 20th St, Unit 1915-3

1614 Gillette St

1122 27th St

1123 24th St

732 19th St
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1123 24th St

1314 22nd St

1314 22nd St

1108 25th St

2717 College Ave

1617 34th St

1303 College Ave

1123 24th St

732 19th St

732 19th St
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3519 University Ave

1300 34th St

1260 34th St

2820 Cottage Grove Ave

2805 Cottage Grove Ave

757-759 17th St

1150 27th St

1501 University Ave

3120 Cottage Grove Ave

985 28th St
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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Pet Friendly LifestyleDrake University, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #67
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Drake University
How much are Studio apartments in Drake University?
There are currently 170 Studio Apartments in Drake University with rent ranges from $600 to $1,912 with an average price of $919.
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 $595 to $1,912 with an average monthly rent of $1,008.
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 $699 to $2,450. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,279.
How expensive are Drake University Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 13 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Drake University on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $1,475 - averaging $1,264 for the location.
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