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Apartments Near Drake University

241 - 270 of 372 Results
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$825 - 1,494
Johnston Crossing II
100 5509 NW Johnston Dr. Johnston, IA
1 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,425
4209 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
4.2 miles from center of campus
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Watrous Park
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$1,795
4 Car Tandem Garage ! 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath On A Cul-de-sac
2301 Park Ln West Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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Meadow Brook
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$850
1308 Emma Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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Watrous Park
12
$1,295
3302 SE 5th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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Fairlane
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$725
2136 Lyon St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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Capitol Heights
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$1,025
3312 SE 5th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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Fairlane
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$751 - 1,684
Sherwood Glen
Deal
8825 Hickman Road Urbandale, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,100 - 1,150
Fairmeadows Village-55+ Rental Community
2625 Vine St West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$920
Bennett Grand Woods Apartments
1813 Bennett Dr West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jan. 8, 2025
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$950
Bexley Urbandale
7800 Iltis Dr Urbandale, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.4 miles from center of campus
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61
$727 - 1,040
The Flats Apartments
Deal
3000 University Avenue West Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,600
9219 Indian Hills Dr
Clive, IA
3 BR | Jan. 1, 2025
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$850
Iowa G21 Llc
2100-2108 Grand Ave West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$850
2100 & 2108 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,095
3 Bedroom Home In West Des Moines With Fenced Yard!
2421 Maple St West Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Jan. 25, 2025
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,795
3 Bedroom 3 Bath Ranch In Johnston
5740 NW 50th St Johnston, IA
3 BR | Available Now
4.6 miles from center of campus
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Johnston
15
$1,245
1807 Kenyon Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.6 miles from center of campus
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McKinley Heights
12
$250 - 875
4804 SW 6th St
Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
4.6 miles from center of campus
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$700
2447 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
4.7 miles from center of campus
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Capitol Heights
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$1,375
201 Mckinley Ave
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,500
Single Family Home For Rent!
5685 NW 57th Ave Johnston, IA
3 BR | Available Now
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,095
4810 SW 3rd St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$855 - 950
Magnolia Park
40 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,195
3014 SE 17Th St
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,200
106 Mckinley Ave
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,285 - 1,325
Johnston Gardens Apartments
5705 NW 57th Ave Office Johnston, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$650 - 860
The Quarters On 9th
5201 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$777
The Jefferson | 2-bedroom With Balcony
3726 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$850
The Jefferson | 2-bedroom With Balcony
3722 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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How many apartments are available in Des Moines, IA on Rentable.co?

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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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