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Apartments Near Drake University

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$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2711 SW 23rd St Unit 241 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 242 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 142 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$660 - 785
Community Homes
5301/5307 Sw 9th Street Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Ask for Availability
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$895 - 985
Madison Flats
1720 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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Columbus Park
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$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2715 SW 23rd St Unit 253 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2715 SW 23rd St Unit 353 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2715 SW 23rd St Unit 355 Des Moines, IA
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2.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,095
2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Home With Detached Garage!
613 Boyd St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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Union Park
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$1,145
503 E Tiffin
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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Columbia Heights
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$775
711 Bancroft
711 Bancroft St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$695
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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$850
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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$825
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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$715
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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$800
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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$995
3914 2nd Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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Columbia Heights
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$1,004 - 1,562
The Residences At River View
Deal
1405 SE 1St St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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Columbus Park
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$1,495
5 Bedroom Rental Home!
3921 2Nd Ave Des Moines, IA
5 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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Columbia Heights
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$775
618 Bancroft
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,296
Lillis Lofts
6313 Douglas Ave Urbandale, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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$685 - 795
The Pointe On Fleur
2800 Fleur Dr Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,025
Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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Indianola Hills
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$1,350
Available Now! Brand New Carpet, Vinyl & Paint! 3101 E 7th St
3101 E 7th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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Columbia Heights
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$1,795
916-918 9th Street
916 9Th St West Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
3.1 miles from center of campus
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Clegg Park
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$690 - 740
Crestview Terrace
916 Ashworth Rd West Des Moines, IA
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3.1 miles from center of campus
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$700
1464 E 14th St, Dsm
1464 East 14th Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Feb. 1, 2025
3.1 miles from center of campus
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Capitol Park
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$975 - 1,500
Park West
1155 Office Park Road West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.1 miles from center of campus
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$735 - 1,764
The Village at Westchester
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5413 Aurora Ave. Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.1 miles from center of campus
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$800
Iowa Ashworth Llc
1020 Ashworth Rd West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.1 miles from center of campus
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Clegg Park
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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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