Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Drake University Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (63 Rentals)

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Harrington Studios
Studio Apartments

Harrington Studios

677 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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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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720 17th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

720 17th St

720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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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
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
1333 22nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
682 34th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Grove at Hickman0X1Studio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drake University, IA

As of March 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Drake University 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 University 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 University 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
Woodland Avenue Brickstone2x1 8502BR,1BA$1.30
3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 33120 Cottage Grove Ave2BR,1BA$0.94
3721 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 63721 Cottage Grove Ave1BR,1BA$1.21
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Four Seasons Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.30
718 18th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
2915 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 32915 Cottage Grove Ave1BR,1BA$1.22

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Drake University, Des Moines, IA

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Drake University?

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Drake University Apartment is $680 at The Drake.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Drake University is starting from $825 at The Drake.

What is the most affordable Drake University Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Drake University Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village Green and starts from $1,100.

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