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Apartments Near Drake University

181 - 210 of 370 Results
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$945 - 975
12 Plex - West Des Moines
800 13th St West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.5 miles from center of campus
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25
$1,057 - 1,777
Ashley Square
5501 Aurora Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.1 miles from center of campus
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Income Restricted
Covered Parking
6
$1,100
1428 Idaho St
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
3.2 miles from center of campus
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Capitol Park
88
$689 - 1,599
Plaza Manor
1.0
3821 66th Ave. Urbandale, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
3.2 miles from center of campus
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15
$1,015
Artist Apartments
415 7th Street West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
3.2 miles from center of campus
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55
$835 - 1,965
Westchester Square
5528 Meredith Drive Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
3.2 miles from center of campus
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Luxury
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54
$828 - 1,181
Weston Park Apartments
4200 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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$750
125 NW Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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1
$1,995
Great Little Home Without The High Price!
4101 64th St Urbandale, IA
2 BR | Jan. 2, 2025
3.3 miles from center of campus
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9
$985 - 1,400
Park Avenue By Broadmoor
4400 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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Fitness Center
13
$612 - 650
Des Moines Street Village
1415-1441 Des Moines St. Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
3.3 miles from center of campus
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Capitol East
12
$650 - 670
Stewart Park Apartments
1401 E Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
3.3 miles from center of campus
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Income Restricted
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7
$799
1400 East Walnut
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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Capitol East
9
$799
1400 East Walnut
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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1
$500 - 635
East Village Park Apartments
1400 E Walnut Street, #100 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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Dog Friendly
Capitol East
1
$470 - 760
Bloomsbury Village
1440-1450 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Ask for Availability
3.3 miles from center of campus
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Capitol East
5
$710
Capitol Heights Apartments
1424 E Walnut Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
3.4 miles from center of campus
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Capitol East
8
$1,125
Urbandale Sf
3900 70Th St Urbandale, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.4 miles from center of campus
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8
$800 - 850
Ashworth Apartments
1020 Ashworth Rd West Des Moins, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.4 miles from center of campus
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Mountain Place
4
$675
Urban Heights
7631 Hickman Rd Urbandale, IA
Studio | Available Now
3.4 miles from center of campus
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Rocklyn
1
$1,095
1523 Des Moines St
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
3.4 miles from center of campus
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Capitol East
9
$800
Nelson Llc
1114-1124 Vine St West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Dec. 27, 2024
3.4 miles from center of campus
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Ashworth Estates
1
$1,500
3 Bedroom 1 Bath Home In Desmoines
612 Loomis Ave Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
3.4 miles from center of campus
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Dishwasher
1
$1,395
3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Home!
325 Bell Ave Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
3.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,525
1525 Royer St
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
3.5 miles from center of campus
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14
$1,100
3145 SW 12th Pl
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.5 miles from center of campus
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$835 - 940
Urban Green Apartments
7715 Hickman Rd Office Urbandale, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
3.5 miles from center of campus
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$749 - 945
Westpointe Apartments
2510 Canterbury Rd. Urbandale, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
3.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,595
West Glen Apartments
704-708 712 13th St West Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Feb. 19, 2025
3.5 miles from center of campus
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$995
1615 Des Moines St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.5 miles from center of campus
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Capitol East
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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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