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Apartments Near Drake University

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$2,300
Bricktop 36 Townhomes - Brand New
1328 Thomas Beck Rd Des, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2701 SW 23rd St Unit 237 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2701 SW 23rd St Unit 136 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$847 - 1,147
The Lyon
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,095
100 Market St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,130 - 3,419
City Square Lofts
Deal
240 E Walnut St Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$897
The Lyon - Flats | Studio
444 Des Moines St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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East Village
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$997
The Lyon - Flats | Studio
444 Des Moines St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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East Village
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$2,260
3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Home
2983 Twana Dr Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,542 - 3,222
5Fifty5
555 Sw 7th Street Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Jan. 9, 2025
2.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,200
3301 61st St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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$950
The Old Frenchway Cleaners Building
413 Euclid Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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$820
Chad Estates
6316 Urbandale Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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$800
Manor Heights
2226-2234 68th St Windsor Heights, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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$800
Manor Heights Apartments
2226-2234 68th St Windsor Heights, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Westover
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$1,645
4025 52nd St
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Jan. 14, 2025
2.7 miles from center of campus
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0
$995 - 2,695
Tempo East Village
317 E 6th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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8
$899 - 1,099
The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments
2270 Bell Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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7
$925
2401 Rocklyn Ct & 6820 Holcomb
Urbandale, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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Westover
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$1,750
4101 53rd St
Des Moines, IA
4 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$925 - 1,025
Rocklyn Court Apartments
2401 Rocklyn Drive & 6820 Holcomb Avenue Urbandale, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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Westover
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$2,095
550 Indianola Rd
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$919 - 1,631
Rowat Lofts
601 E Vine Street Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$850
1195 NW Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,250
2 Bed 1 Bath Home
609 Morton Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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Union Park
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$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2701 SW 23rd St Unit 131 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$695
Bell Terrace Apartments
2701-2715 SW 23rd St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2711 SW 23rd St Unit 143 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2711 SW 23rd St Unit 346 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2711 SW 23rd St Unit 343 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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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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$790
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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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