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Apartments Near Drake University

271 - 300 of 369 Results
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$1,700 - 1,750
Northwoods Townhomes
8319 Brookview Dr Urbandale, IA
3 BR | Available Now
5.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,225
Crown Pointe Apartments
3105 Ep True Pkwy West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.9 miles from center of campus
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$795 - 820
The Jefferson
3712 SE 14th St #7 Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$747
The Jefferson | Renovated 2-bedroom
3716 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$747
The Jefferson | Renovated 2-bedroom
3718 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$747
The Jefferson | Renovated 2-bedroom
3726 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$756 - 1,307
Bristol Ridge
4435 Nw 86th Street, , Urbandale, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,350
Nice Updated 3 Bedroom House In A Great Neighborhood
2621 Lyon St Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$725 - 750
Southern Knolls (watrous)
1300 E Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
4.9 miles from center of campus
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$870
Elmcrest
433 E Phillip Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.9 miles from center of campus
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$850
Meredith Homes
3716 Indianola Ave. Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
4.9 miles from center of campus
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9
$850 - 875
Eastview Apartments
3908-3947 E 23rd St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.9 miles from center of campus
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Douglas Park
4
$956 - 1,141
Oak Crossing
8714 Meredith Dr Apt 1100 Urbandale, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
4.9 miles from center of campus
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$951 - 1,106
Cross Creek
8714 Meredith Dr Apt 1100 Urbandale, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
4.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,095
1925 King Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
5.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,095
1858 E Park Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
5.0 miles from center of campus
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$750 - 1,037
Sutton Hill
Deal
2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
5.0 miles from center of campus
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$825 - 845
Bnl Investments
5201 S Union St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
5.0 miles from center of campus
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42
$1,202 - 1,482
Boulder Ridge Apartments
Deal
3861 Woodland Ave West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
5.0 miles from center of campus
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$849 - 2,107
Washington Manor
3.8
3901 Woodland Ave. West Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,880
3 Bedroom Single Family Home In Des Moines
2638 Whispering Ridge Dr Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
5.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,425 - 1,825
Grand Valley Townhomes
1747 S Telluride St West Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.1 miles from center of campus
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$715
3411 - 3418 E 26th Street
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
5.2 miles from center of campus
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$810 - 875
Libertad Des Moines
4415 Southeast 14Th Street Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
5.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,195
906 E Hackley
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
5.3 miles from center of campus
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Jordan Park
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$1,095
2 Bedroom Home With Fenced Yard And Shed!
3012 Mahaska St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Feb. 19, 2025
5.3 miles from center of campus
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$807 - 1,873
Colonial Village
1.0
1340 42nd Street West Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
5.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,195
2100 E Caulder Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
5.3 miles from center of campus
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Windsor Park
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$1,350
2 Bedroom Townhome For Rent
2112 Caulder Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Dec. 26, 2024
5.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,017
Prairie Winds Apartments
2207 E Park Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
5.4 miles from center of campus
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How many apartments are available in Des Moines, IA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 10,495 apartments available in Des Moines.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Des Moines is around $950 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines is around $1,000 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Des Moines is around $930 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Des Moines, IA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, the average rent price is $930 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,600 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Des Moines, IA?

Based on average rent prices in Des Moines, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $38,000 to live comfortably.

Des Moines:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2024 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2024 key findings and figures for the Des Moines rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Des Moines and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Des Moines average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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1 BR       2 BR

Des Moines Rent Prices Decrease From November to December

Des Moines rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a -2.01% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Des Moines one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $976.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Des Moines experienced a -0.64% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Des Moines two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $936.0.

December Prices: Des Moines vs. Surrounding Areas

Ankeny, IA
Waukee, IA
Grimes, IA
West Des Moines, IA
Altoona, IA
Des Moines, IA
Urbandale, IA
$1,278
$1,235
$1,202
$1,175
$1,015
$996
$943
$0
$450
$900
$1,350
$1,800
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Des Moines and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Des Moines over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 4 of the Des Moines suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 2 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in West Des Moines, IA, Ankeny, IA, Urbandale, IA, Grimes, IA .

  • Rent decreased in Waukee, IA, Altoona, IA.

  • 5 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of Des Moines.

  • 1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Des Moines.

December 2024 Pricing Trends: Des Moines vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
Des Moines, IA
$4,134
$3,160
$2,389
$2,353
$1,914
$1,318
$1,255
$1,234
$996
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

Des Moines Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Des Moines over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Des Moines average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Des Moines one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Des Moines and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Des Moines and suburbs

1 BR December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 2 BR M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA $996.0 0.00% $942.0 0.53%
West Des Moines, IA $1,175.0 0.08% $1,292.0 2.46%
Ankeny, IA $1,278.0 1.27% $1,413.0 -0.21%
Waukee, IA $1,235.0 -3.21% $1,474.0 1.03%
Urbandale, IA $943.0 2.39% $1,114.0 3.24%
Altoona, IA $1,015.0 -1.46% $1,377.0 -4.64%
Grimes, IA $1,202.0 1.52% $1,422.0 4.18%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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