1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (85 Rentals)

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1048 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
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720 17th St

Des MoinesIA50314
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Kingman Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Collection
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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720 17th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

720 17th St

720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Drake Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Pointe

1101 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Grove at Hickman
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grove at Hickman

2400 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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1209-1213 23rd
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1209-1213 23rd

1209-1213 23rdDes Moines, IA 50311
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1411 Beaver Ave
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1411 Beaver Ave

1411 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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2841 Kingman Blvd
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2841 Kingman Blvd

2841 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Yocum Apartments
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Yocum Apartments

3438 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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1069 33rd St
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1069 33rd St

1069 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake University, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Drake University 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Drake University area of Des Moines, IA is found at The Meridian and is listed at 941 square feet priced from $1,753. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The MeridianRose941 Sq Ft$1,753
Ingersoll Square Lofts813 Sq Ft$1,210
CityvilleCherry - A13805 Sq Ft$1,425
3000 Grand Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath800 Sq Ft$965
University Place Lofts800 Sq Ft$900
SollA6 - Live694 Sq Ft$1,565
The Parker @ SeventhPRK A3 Artisan680 Sq Ft$1,060
High Street Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom607 Sq Ft$1,195
The ElmhurstModel C600 Sq Ft$885

Cheapest Available Drake University 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Drake University of Des Moines, IA is the B3 Model starting from $680 at The Drake. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Drake University is currently $1,425. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The DrakeB3$680
1333 22nd Street1BR/1.0BA$725
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom$730
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath$750
682 34th St1 Bedroom$750
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom$799
Four Seasons Apartments1BR/1BA$845
718 18th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath$865

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Drake University, Des Moines, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Iowa including Drake University, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Drake University Apartments

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

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Drake University is at The Drake listed at $680.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Drake University is $1,425.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Drake University is a 941 square feet unit starting from $1,753 at The Meridian.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Drake University is currently 650 sq ft.

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