Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (56 Rentals)

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Harrington Studios
Studio Apartments

Harrington Studios

677 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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The Flats on 21st
Studio Apartments

The Flats on 21st

1313 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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3809 University Ave
Studio Apartments

3809 University Ave

3809 University AveDes 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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Concord Apartments
Studio Apartments

Concord Apartments

732 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Kingman Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Twin Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Manor

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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University Park Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

University Park Place

3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake University, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Drake University Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5Studio,1BA$625
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$680
3309 University Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$700
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
1333 22nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
2413 24th St2 Bedroom- 2411 24th2BR,1BA$725
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Four Seasons ApartmentsJr One Bedroom Furnished1BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drake University, IA

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Drake University area is the $1.00 price per square foot Model A Model at The Elmhurst in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Drake University apartment is the 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Drake Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Drake University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
1201 34th St1201 34th St2BR,1BA$1.16
Woodland Avenue Brickstone2x1 8502BR,1BA$1.30
Pleasant Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Imperial Grand PrixGrand Prix 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
University Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.39
The DrakeB11BR,1BA$1.37
2413 24th St2 Bedroom- 2411 24th2BR,1BA$1.21

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Drake University, Des Moines, IA

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Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Drake University, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Drake University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Drake University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Drake University is under $815.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Drake University?

The cheapest apartment in Drake University is The Drake which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Drake University costs $2,031.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Drake University?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Drake University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Drake University?

Cheap apartments in Drake University have an average cost of $1,022 which is $1,009 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Drake University.

Expert Rental Resources

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