Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Drake Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (156 Rentals)

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1217 24th St
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1217 24th St

Des Moines, IA 50311
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Des Moines, IA 50314
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Drake Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Drake Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Drake Park area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Village Green priced from $600. Ingersoll Park Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Drake Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5Studio,1BA$625
Lenox PropertiesDrake1BR,1BA$675
Argonne ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$695
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Arlington HallettStudio EastStudio,1BA$695
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Oakview TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drake Park, IA

As of February 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Drake Park area is the $1.12 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Drake Park apartment is the Model A Model at The Elmhurst starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Drake Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.12
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave3 bed3BR,1BA$1.00
Four Seasons ApartmentsRemodeled 2BR/1BA 2 sinks2BR,1BA$0.89
3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 33120 Cottage Grove Ave2BR,1BA$0.94
Ingersoll TowersGreenwood2BR,1BA$1.00
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Lenox PropertiesGrand1BR,1BA$1.05
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Des Moines. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 Cheap Drake Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Drake Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Drake Park is at Village Green listed at $600.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Drake Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Drake Park Apartment is $675 at Lenox Properties.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Drake Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Drake Park is starting from $810 at Oakview Terrace.

What is the most affordable Drake Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Drake Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Scott at East Village and starts from $1,065.

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