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Apartments Near Drake University

61 - 90 of 308 Results
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$1,279 - 2,321
Vue
922 8th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,995
2819 48th Pl
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Jun. 17, 2024
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,195
Kingman Gdn
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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Waveland Woods
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$825 - 1,095
The Birch (douglas Terrace)
3120 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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$895 - 995
Six On 6th
2008 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | May. 21, 2024
1.9 miles from center of campus
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River Bend
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$1,199 - 2,313
Station 121
Deal
121 12th Street Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$825
Beaver Avenue Apartments
3505 Beaver Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | May. 10, 2024
2.0 miles from center of campus
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Glen Echo
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$625 - 675
Large Studio Apartments Set Back In Quiet Wooded Area
2829-2901 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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Euclid Heights
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$1,365
Downtown Des Moines Apartment
610 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$725
1940 Arlington Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | May. 10, 2024
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$900 - 925
10th Street Lofts
110-112 10th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,025
915 Mulberry
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$700
319 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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River Bend
13
$1,795
1920 Merle Hay Rd
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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17
$695
Arlington Heights Apartments
1805 Arlington Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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River Bend
39
$1,215 - 2,333
The Equitable Building
604 Locust Street Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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$750
253 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 7, 2024
2.1 miles from center of campus
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36
$1,370 - 3,036
LINC
Deal
210 Sw 11Th St, , Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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$855 - 1,085
The Fleming Building
218 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,095 - 1,150
36 Plex - Village Green Apartments
4532, 4534 & 4536 Douglas Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,800
Furnished 1 Bed 1 Bath Downtown Condo
400 Walnut St #1103 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$840 - 1,100
Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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Section 8
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$1,050 - 1,450
Fourth + Court
420 Court Avenue Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$975 - 1,350
Market Place Lofts
312 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$975 - 1,150
Court Ave Lofts
308 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$800 - 825
Riverpoint Lofts
340 SW 7th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$810 - 1,300
219 4th St
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Jun. 1, 2024
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,453 - 3,142
7th Street Brownstones
Deal
325 Sw 7th Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$895 - 1,495
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$875 - 1,650
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5Th Street Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
2.4 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 10,030 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 $850 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 $920 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 $1,620 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 $34,000 to live comfortably.

Des Moines:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2024 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 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 April to May

Des Moines rent prices decreased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a -0.22% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Des Moines one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $891.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, Des Moines experienced a -0.54% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Des Moines two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $919.0.

May Prices: Des Moines vs. Surrounding Areas

Grimes, IA
Waukee, IA
West Des Moines, IA
Ankeny, IA
Des Moines, IA
Urbandale, IA
$1,256
$1,251
$1,172
$1,160
$893
$886
$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 3 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 .

  • Rent decreased in Waukee, IA, Grimes, IA.

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

  • 1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Des Moines.

May 2024 Pricing Trends: Des Moines vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
Des Moines, IA
$4,056
$3,039
$2,377
$2,336
$1,913
$1,300
$1,283
$1,178
$893
$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 May 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR May 2 BR M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA $893.0 -1.76% $924.0 -2.02%
West Des Moines, IA $1,172.0 0.34% $1,306.0 1.01%
Ankeny, IA $1,160.0 1.75% $1,492.0 1.70%
Waukee, IA $1,251.0 -0.32% $1,431.0 -0.28%
Urbandale, IA $886.0 0.23% $908.0 -0.33%
Grimes, IA $1,256.0 0.00% $1,405.0 1.30%

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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