1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Drake Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (63 Rentals)

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property at 1260 34th St
$695 - $1,565
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1260 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311
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$850 - $950
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1206 39th St

Des MoinesIA50311
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1118 26th Street
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1118 26th Street

1118 26th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Norman Apartments
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Norman Apartments

3103 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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1120 26th St
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1120 26th St

1120 26th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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2911 Kingman Blvd
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2911 Kingman Blvd

2911 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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2901 Rutland Ave
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2901 Rutland Ave

2901 Rutland AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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1113 24th St
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1113 24th St

1113 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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3420 Kingman Blvd
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3420 Kingman Blvd

3420 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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2615 Kingman Blvd.
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2615 Kingman Blvd.

2615-2617 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Mirell Flats
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Mirell Flats

1134 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1109 27th St
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1109 27th St

1109 27th StDes Moines, IA 50311

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3326 University Ave
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3326 University Ave

3326 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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2841 Kingman Blvd
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2841 Kingman Blvd

2841 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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1240 32nd St
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1240 32nd St

1240 32nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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3318 Forest Ave
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3318 Forest Ave

3318 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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1415 34th St
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1415 34th St

1415 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311

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1504 28th St
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1504 28th St

1504 28th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Cutler
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The Cutler

2419 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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1123 24th
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1123 24th

1123 24thDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Collection
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Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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1069 33rd St
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1069 33rd St

1069 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Kingman Gardens
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Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Pointe
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Drake Pointe

1101 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Largest Available Drake 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Drake area of Des Moines, IA is found at 3309 University Ave and is listed at 850 square feet priced from $700. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
3309 University Ave1BR/1.0BA850 Sq Ft$700
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths750 Sq Ft$745
1118 26th Street1BR/1.0BA750 Sq Ft$795
Forest Ave Townhomes1 BR675 Sq Ft$1,075
Cottage Heights on 29th1 Bedroom565 Sq Ft$545
Cottage Grove Corner1BR/1.0BA550 Sq Ft$700
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath550 Sq Ft$750
Canary LoftsAlcove C526 Sq Ft$1,160

Cheapest Available Drake 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Drake of Des Moines, IA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $545 at Cottage Heights on 29th. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Drake is currently $974. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cottage Heights on 29th1 Bedroom$545
3309 University Ave1BR/1.0BA$700
Cottage Grove Corner1BR/1.0BA$700
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths$745
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath$750
1118 26th Street1BR/1.0BA$795
Forest Ave Townhomes1 BR$1,075
Canary LoftsAlcove C$1,160

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Drake Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Drake with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Drake is at Cottage Heights on 29th listed at $545.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Drake Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Drake is $974.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Drake Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Drake is a 850 square feet unit starting from $700 at 3309 University Ave.

What is the average size for Drake 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Drake is currently 750 sq ft.

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