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Apartments Near Drake University

211 - 240 of 372 Results
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$1,391
Des Moines - West Des Moines
2701 Westown Pkwy West Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
4.2 miles from center of campus
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$749
815 Boulder Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
3.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,800
3 Bedroom Ranch Twinhome For Rent!
4308 NE 14th St Ankeny, IA
3 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$695
1614 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
3.6 miles from center of campus
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Capitol East
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$1,675
3 Bedroom 2 Bath Huge Fenced In Backyard !
1647 NW 81St St Clive, IA
3 BR | Feb. 28, 2025
3.6 miles from center of campus
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$575 - 695
Highland Park Apartments (dsm)
1216 E Seneca Ave #6 Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
3.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,035 - 1,427
Crosswinds Apartments
1646 Hull Avenue E. Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
3.7 miles from center of campus
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$795 - 915
Grand Heights Apartments
3317 E 15th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.7 miles from center of campus
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$697 - 1,280
The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
3.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,095
612-616 Pioneer RD
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
3.8 miles from center of campus
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Indianola Hills
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$1,625
2131 SE 8th St
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
3.8 miles from center of campus
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21
$725 - 979
Wakonda Village Apartments & Manor
4.0
1800 Watrous Avenue Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
3.8 miles from center of campus
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$779 - 1,940
Robin Hill
1.0
2000 Westown Pkwy. #37 West Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
3.8 miles from center of campus
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$710 - 800
Pioneer Estates
1204 Hartford Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
3.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,475
Three Bed, One Bath!
215 Caulder Ave Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
3.9 miles from center of campus
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Fairlane
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$900 - 1,025
Finn Apartments
2221 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,800
3 Bedroom Two Story
4320 NE 14th St Ankeny, IA
3 BR | Jan. 1, 2025
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,795
3 Bedroom Two Story Twinhome
4328 NE 14th St Ankeny, IA
3 BR | Feb. 10, 2025
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,800
3 Bedroom Two Story Twinhome
4340 NE 14th St Ankeny, IA
3 BR | Jan. 1, 2025
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$900
Stanton Apartments
2200 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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McKinley Heights
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$900 - 950
Iowa Stanton Llc
2200 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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McKinley Heights
$1,795
4323 NE 14th St
Ankeny, IA
3 BR | Available Now
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,795
3 Bedroom Two Story
4327 NE 14th St Ankeny, IA
3 BR | Available Now
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$995
805/807 Watrous Duplex 1
805 SE Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.1 miles from center of campus
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Watrous Park
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$1,360 - 2,060
SaddleBrook Apartments
Deal
8301 Colby Pkwy Urbandale, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,795
3 Bedroom Two Story Twinhome
4402 NE 14th St Ankeny, IA
3 BR | Jan. 10, 2025
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,595
1909 Locust St
West Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$945 - 1,695
Saddlebrook Apartments
8301 Colby Parkway Urbandale, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
4.2 miles from center of campus
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$699 - 800
1201 E Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
4.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,350
521 E Pleasantview Dr
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
4.2 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 10,495 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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