
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Drake Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (56 Rentals)


Forest Avenue Village

Beaverdale Housing LLC

Old Main & Drake Apartments

University Place Lofts

Total Monthly Price
3120 Cottage Grove Ave

1322 Randall Pl

1217 24th St
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4010 University

2717 College Ave

1525 32nd St

1617 34th St

1300 34th St

1260 34th St

1427 31st St

3519 University Ave

829 29th St

Center Park Apartments
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1113 24th St

Mirell Flats

2915 Cottage Grove

1247 33rd St

2901 Rutland Ave

2806 Brattleboro Ave

1504 28th St

The Cutler

3330 University Ave

3932 University Ave
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2841 Kingman Blvd

2817 Cottage Grove Ave.

3420 Kingman Blvd

1240 32nd St

Kingman Gardens

1123 24th

Drake Collection

Kingman Apartments

JK Sully 1075

1069 33rd St
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University Terrace Apartments

Chetwynd Apartments

1414 30th St

University Park Apartments

Kingman Gardens

University West

2813 Cottage Grove Ave

Drake Terrace

Drake Court

Kingman Blvd 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 56 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 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Drake area of Des Moines, IA is found at University Place Lofts and is listed at 1,004 square feet priced from $1,050. 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 | 1,004 Sq Ft | $1,050 | |
| Canary Lofts | 2 Bedroom D | 964 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| Forest Avenue Village | 2 Bedroom | 782 Sq Ft | $1,350 |
| Beaverdale Housing LLC | 2 bed 1 bath | 700 Sq Ft | $870 |
| The Drake | C2 | 693 Sq Ft | $825 |
| Lofts on 34th | 2BR/1.0BA | 624 Sq Ft | $1,225 |
Cheapest Available Drake 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Drake of Des Moines, IA is the C2 Model starting from $825 at The Drake. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Drake is currently $1,109. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Drake | C2 | $825 |
| Beaverdale Housing LLC | 2 bed 1 bath | $870 |
| Lofts on 34th | 2BR/1.0BA | $1,225 |
| Forest Avenue Village | 2 Bedroom | $1,350 |
| Canary Lofts | 2 Bedroom D | $1,495 |
Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Drake Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Drake with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Drake is at The Drake listed at $825.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Drake Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Drake is $1,109.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Drake Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Drake is a 1,004 square feet unit starting from $1,050 at University Place Lofts.
What is the average size for Drake 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Drake is currently 1,080 sq ft.
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