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Apartments Near Drake University

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$895
1534 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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Sherman Hill
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$1,750
Cityview 5
Keosauqua Way Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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Cheatom Park
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$1,035 - 1,945
915 Mulberry
Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$755
Studios In Historic Neighborhood And Buildng
650 16th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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Sherman Hill
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$823 - 1,833
The 4220 Grand Apartments
3.6
4220 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,285 - 1,920
High Street Lofts
1601 High St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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Sherman Hill
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$645 - 820
Oakview Terrace Apartments
2901 Boston Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
1.5 miles from center of campus
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Section 8
Euclid Heights
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$795 - 995
Franklin Court Apartments
4925 Franklin Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,330 - 1,830
1719 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$875
913 Day
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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Cheatom Park
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$1,045
2425 Welbeck Rd
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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Euclid Heights
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$825
Welbeck Rd 2 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled Units
2411 Welbeck Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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Euclid Heights
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$1,195
5008 Ingersoll
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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Ingersoll Park
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$615 - 700
The Gables
1621 9th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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River Bend
24
$1,220 - 2,447
Vue
Deal
922 8th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,995
3 Bedroom Beaverdale Brick Home With Detached 2 Car Garage!
2819 48th Pl Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,745
Newly Renovated Riverbend 4 Bedroom House
1908 8Th St Des Moines, IA
4 BR | Jan. 1, 2025
1.8 miles from center of campus
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River Bend
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$1,350
Beaverdale 2 Bedroom
3009 47th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,195
Beaverdale! 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Home With Detached Garage
3605 38th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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Glen Echo
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$797 - 895
The Birch (douglas Terrace)
3120 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,095 - 1,718
Station 121
121 12th Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$775 - 875
3700 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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Euclid Heights
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3D Tour
$925 - 1,750
R&T Lofts
Deal
717 Locust St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,695
700 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,075
3809 34th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,495
Beautiful Home With Attached Garage And Great Yard!
2622 53rd St Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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Merle Hay
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$750
1940 Arlington Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Dec. 23, 2024
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$900 - 1,650
10th Street Lofts
110-112 10th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$735 - 756
1908 Arlington
1908 Arlington Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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River Bend
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$1,133 - 1,895
The Equitable Building
604 Locust Street Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.1 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 10,494 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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