
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Drake Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (67 Rentals)


Forest Avenue Village

Beaverdale Housing LLC

Forest Ave Townhomes

Old Main & Drake Apartments

University Place Lofts

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4009 University Ave, Unit #3

4009 University Ave, Unit 3
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2530 University Ave, Unit SI ID1534932P

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2530 University Ave, Unit SI ID1534879P

1215 25th St

1215 25th St, Unit 1

1108 25th St

1306 34th St

1111 27th St

1109 42nd St

3903 University Ave

3120 Cottage Grove Ave
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2820-2822 Kingman Blvd

3420 Kingman Blvd

2615 Kingman Blvd.

3326 University Ave

2841 Kingman Blvd

2817 Cottage Grove Ave.

1144 36th St

Mirell Flats

2915 Cottage Grove

1109 27th St
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1120 26th St

2911 Kingman Blvd

2901 Rutland Ave

3318 Forest Ave

3434 University Ave

3330 University Ave

1415 34th St

2832 Brattleboro Avenue

1240 32nd St

2926 Brattleboro Ave
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Center Park Apartments

1113 24th St

Cottage Grove Apartments

Kingman Gardens

1123 24th

Drake Collection

1110 29th St

University Terrace Apartments
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Drake, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Drake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Studio Apartments | $972 | $710 | $1,981 |
Drake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,073 | $695 | $1,981 |
| Drake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,109 | $825 | $1,495 |
| Drake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $1,550 | $1,625 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Drake Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 University Place Lofts and is listed at 800 square feet priced from $900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Place Lofts | 800 Sq Ft | $900 | |
| 2820-2822 Kingman Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 750 Sq Ft | $745 |
| Forest Ave Townhomes | 1 BR | 675 Sq Ft | $1,075 |
| Beaverdale Housing LLC | 1 bed 1 bath | 550 Sq Ft | $750 |
| Lofts on 34th | 1BR/1.0BA | 524 Sq Ft | $925 |
| The Drake | B3 | 505 Sq Ft | $695 |
Cheapest Available Drake 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Drake of Des Moines, IA is the B3 Model starting from $695 at The Drake. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Drake is currently $1,073. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Drake | B3 | $695 |
| 2820-2822 Kingman Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $745 |
| Beaverdale Housing LLC | 1 bed 1 bath | $750 |
| Lofts on 34th | 1BR/1.0BA | $925 |
| Forest Ave Townhomes | 1 BR | $1,075 |
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 The Drake listed at $695.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Drake Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Drake is $1,073.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Drake Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Drake is a 800 square feet unit starting from $900 at University Place Lofts.
What is the average size for Drake 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Drake is currently 600 sq ft.
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