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Apartments Near Drake University

91 - 120 of 370 Results
23
$918 - 1,581
The Edge @ Grays Landing
Deal
406 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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10
$1,032 - 1,230
Vine Street Lofts
Deal
101 Second Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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14
$927 - 1,112
Metro Lofts
100 2nd Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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12
$1,000
2533 Lynner Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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Euclid Heights
36
$1,252 - 3,012
LINC
Deal
210 Sw 11Th St, , Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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5
$695
The Fleming Building
218 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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1
$1,025 - 1,095
36 Plex - Village Green Apartments
4532, 4534 & 4536 Douglas Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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1
$2,295
Fantastic 2 Bed 2 Bath Downtown Condo For Rent!
301 400 Walnut St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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6
$795
Harsunvest Hkm - 5902-5906 Hickman Rd
5902-5906 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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Merle Hay
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$2,150
Furnished Penthouse 1 Bed 1 Bath Downtown Condo
400 Walnut St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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1
$840 - 1,100
Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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Section 8
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2
$1,095
3940 40th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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Glen Echo
$1,050 - 1,450
Fourth + Court
420 Court Avenue Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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Short-term
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1
$950 - 995
Market Place Lofts
312 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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11
$975 - 1,200
Court Ave Lofts
308 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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17
$875 - 999
Riverpoint Lofts
340 SW 7th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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3
$810 - 1,300
219 4th St
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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9
$1,145
3907 16th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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9
$1,295
2202 62nd St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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Merle Hay
12
$2,030 - 2,684
7th Street Brownstones
325 Sw 7th Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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15
$1,197 - 1,665
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$875 - 1,650
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5Th Street Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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5
$1,100 - 1,140
Windsor Square By Broadmoor
900 65th St Windsor Heights, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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Covered Parking
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24
$1,495 - 1,795
Ap Lofts
Deal
340 SW 5Th St Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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31
$790 - 855
Twin Oaks Residences
6315 Hickman Rd 6319 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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Westover
8
$925 - 1,500
219 Grand Apartments
219 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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25
$1,074 - 1,947
Ballyard Lofts
Deal
350 SW 2nd St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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2
$1,095
The Lyon | Furnished Studio
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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East Village
2
$1,195
The Lyon | Furnished Standard 1 Bedroom
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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East Village
2
$1,195
The Lyon | Furnished Standard 1 Bedroom
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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East Village
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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