
Apartments for Rent in the Drake Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (190 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


3323 University Ave

3324 University Ave

Mirell Flats

1247 33rd St

3326 University Ave

1227 34th St

3330 University Ave

1235 34th St

1243 34th St
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1245 34th St

1236 34th St

3434 University Ave

2936 Brattleboro Ave

3101 Cottage Grove

1131 35th St

1305 34th St

3118 Cottage Grove Ave

1300 34th St

1334 32nd St

3102 Cottage Grove Ave

2915 Brattleboro Ave

2926 Brattleboro Ave

Drake Park Apartments

1314 34th St

2916 Brattleboro Ave

3421 Cottage Grove Ave

3318 Forest Ave

1316 34th St

2915 Cottage Grove

2919 Cottage Grove Ave

2916 Cottage Grove Ave

1408 31st St

3125 Kingman Blvd

1410 32nd St

1415 34th St

2906 Cottage Grove Ave

1144 36th St

2832 Brattleboro Avenue

3432 Forest Ave

3616 University Ave

2817 Cottage Grove Ave.

2901 Rutland Ave

2812 Brattleboro Ave

1424 30th St

2931 Kingman Blvd

3120 Kingman Blvd

2816 Cottage Grove Ave

3705 University Ave

3124 Kingman Blvd
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 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Drake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,304 | $1,075 | $1,800 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $1,578 | $1,185 | $1,800 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $1,922 | $1,850 | $1,995 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Drake
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Drake area of Des Moines, IA?
As of today, July 26, 2026, there are currently 190 available Drake apartments priced from $695 to $1,981, with an average monthly rent of $1,091.
How much are Studio apartments in Drake?
There are currently 107 Studio Apartments in Drake with rent ranges from $710 to $1,981 with an average price of $972.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Drake Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Drake ranges from $695 to $1,981 with an average monthly rent of $1,073.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Drake cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Drake range from $825 to $1,495. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,109.
How expensive are Drake Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 11 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Drake on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,550 to $1,625 - averaging $1,605 for the location.
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