1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Drake Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (222 Rentals)

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Drake Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Drake Park 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Drake Park area of Des Moines, IA is found at City Square Lofts and is listed at 1,282 square feet priced from $1,649. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
City Square LoftsA81,282 Sq Ft$1,649
10th Street Lofts1BR/2.0BA1,167 Sq Ft$1,300
R&T LoftsPublisher1,078 Sq Ft$1,325
VelocityA201,026 Sq FtCall for Rates
VelocityA201,026 Sq FtCall for Rates
Slate Age 55 Plus Active CommunityDickens1,010 Sq Ft$1,761
The ElliottFully Furnished 1 BDRM1,000 Sq Ft$1,295
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate961 Sq Ft$1,250
LincA24952 Sq Ft$1,709
Hamilton Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath800 Sq Ft$800

Cheapest Available Drake Park 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Drake Park of Des Moines, IA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $695 at Welcome to 2800 30th St.. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Drake Park is currently $1,344. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA$695
1333 22nd Street1BR/1.0BA$725
Lenox PropertiesDrake$725
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$730
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom$730
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath$750
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom$750
The Elliott1 Bedroom$775
Four Seasons Apartments1BR/1BA$775
Riverpoint LoftsA1$775

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Des Moines. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Drake Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Drake Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Drake Park with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Drake Park is at Welcome to 2800 30th St. listed at $695.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Drake Park is $1,344.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Drake Park is a 1,282 square feet unit starting from $1,649 at City Square Lofts.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Drake Park is currently 920 sq ft.

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