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Apartments Near Drake University

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$1,200 - 1,550
The Winford
851 19Th St. Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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Sherman Hill
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$950
University West Apartments
4010 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$700 - 750
3309 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
0.1 miles from center of campus
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$850 - 1,425
Lofts On 34th
1219 34th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
0.1 miles from center of campus
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Woodland Heights
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$725
3326 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$820 - 930
The Drake
1260 34th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$780 - 890
Yocum
3438 11-plex 3434 4-plex 3414 Parking Lot University Ave 3436 University 1145 35th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$675
2931 Cottage Grv
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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Drake
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$850 - 1,275
Forest Avenue Village
3201 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$675 - 735
2919 Cottage Grv
Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$955
Chetwynd Place
3517 University Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Apr. 28, 2025
0.2 miles from center of campus
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Woodland Heights
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$695
3205 Kingman Blvd Unit Des
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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Woodland Heights
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$750
2820 Cottage Grv
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 11, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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Drake
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$525 - 575
2931 Kingman Blvd
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
0.3 miles from center of campus
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Drake
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$600 - 725
1072 27th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Drake University
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$730
Cottage Grove Corner
2650 Cottage Grv Des Moines, IA
1 BR | May. 5, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Drake University
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Drake Court Apartments
1126 25th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$835
Drake Pointe Apartments
1101 25th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,025
Drake Terrace Apartments
1100 24th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$870
Old Main Apartments
1217 24th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$925
4009 University Ave Unit Unit
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 7, 2025
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$750
The Martian
1120 23Rd St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 15, 2025
0.6 miles from center of campus
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Drake University
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$725
1333 22nd St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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Greenwood Historic
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$895
1040 22nd St Unit Des
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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Drake University
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$825
Ten Fold
1082 21st St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | May. 15, 2025
0.8 miles from center of campus
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Drake University
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$800
1048 19th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$675
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments
3323 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$855 - 1,065
The Grove At Hickman - Now Offering $500 Off The First Month Rent When You Look And Lease!
2400 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$675 - 850
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607
3607 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,275 - 1,600
The Winford Apartments
851 19th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Des Moines, IA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 11,369 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 $900 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 $900 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 $900 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 $900 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,630 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 $36,000 to live comfortably.

Des Moines:
April Rent Report

Welcome to the April 2025 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the April 2025 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 March to April

Des Moines rent prices decreased over the last month. From March to April, the city experienced a -2.59% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Des Moines one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $941.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from March to April, Des Moines experienced a 0.1% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Des Moines two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $986.0.

April Prices: Des Moines vs. Surrounding Areas

Norwalk, IA
West Des Moines, IA
Grimes, IA
Waukee, IA
Ankeny, IA
Urbandale, IA
Altoona, IA
Des Moines, IA
$1,360
$1,243
$1,204
$1,191
$1,175
$1,007
$981
$966
$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, 3 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in West Des Moines, IA, Waukee, IA, Urbandale, IA, Norwalk, IA .

  • Rent decreased in Ankeny, IA, Altoona, IA, Grimes, IA.

  • 7 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of Des Moines.

April 2025 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
$4,079
$3,149
$2,365
$2,334
$1,894
$1,284
$1,245
$1,207
$966
$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 April 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR April 2 BR M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA $966.0 0.42% $985.0 1.44%
West Des Moines, IA $1,243.0 2.14% $1,367.0 0.96%
Ankeny, IA $1,175.0 -3.29% $1,394.0 -0.99%
Waukee, IA $1,191.0 1.62% $1,410.0 1.37%
Urbandale, IA $1,007.0 3.81% $1,137.0 5.18%
Altoona, IA $981.0 -0.41% $1,037.0 1.17%
Grimes, IA $1,204.0 -0.08% $1,514.0 -0.59%
Norwalk, IA $1,360.0 3.58% $1,360.0 4.06%

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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