
Apartments for Rent in the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA Under $800 (33 Rentals)


The Drake

The Concord Building

Beaverdale Housing LLC

The Grove at Hickman

Old Main & Drake Apartments

MLK Brickstone Apartments

Pleasant Court

New Haven Apartments

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2915 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
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3721 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

1303 College Ave

1108 25th St

3903 University Ave

3721 Cottage Grove Ave

JK Sully 1075

1069 33rd St

Drake Pointe

Kingstone Apartments 2

1333 22nd St
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Kingman Gardens

The Delester Apartments

Cottage Heights on 29th

The Brady Apartments

Twin Manor

2413 24th St

Drake Collection

Drake West Village

University Terrace Apartments

The Flats on 21st

Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes

3809 University Ave

Harrington Studios
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 | $948 | $525 | $2,491 |
| Drake University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,014 | $695 | $2,553 |
| Drake University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $795 | $2,350 |
| Drake University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $1,100 | $1,875 |
| Drake University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $965 | $1,340 |
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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 $525 to $2,491 with an average price of $948.
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 $2,553 with an average monthly rent of $1,014.
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 $795 to $2,350. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,285.
How expensive are Drake University Three Bedroom Apartments?
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 $1,409 for the location.
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