Cheap Homes for Rent in Drake Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (7 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Drake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Drake area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Drake priced from $680. Beaverdale Housing LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $710. Here are the most affordable Drake apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$680
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Old Main & Drake ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drake, IA

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Drake area is the $1.60 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Forest Avenue Village in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Drake apartment is the 1123 24th St Model at 1123 24th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,185 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Drake Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Drake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Avenue Village3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.60
1123 24th St, Unit 11123 24th St3BR,1BA$1.39
Skyloft Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.08
Forest Ave - Luxury Off-Campus Housing!1 BR1BR,1BA$1.67
One Month Free - Immediate Move In!2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.66
The DrakeB22BR,1BA$1.45
Old Main & Drake ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.03
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio ,1BA$1.87
Canary LoftsStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.70
3721 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 53721 Cottage Grove AveStudio ,1BA$1.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Drake

What type of rentals are currently available in Drake?

There are currently 162 Apartments for Rent in Drake, IA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $2,714. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Drake ranging from $750 to $2,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Drake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Drake ranges from $750 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,609.

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