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Apartments Near Drake University

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12
$1,325
1219 34th St Unit 310
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
0.1 miles from center of campus
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Woodland Heights
1
$650 - 695
3326 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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Woodland Heights
38
$905
The Drake
1260 34th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$695
2931 Cottage Grv
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$990
Chetwynd Place
3517 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 21, 2024
0.2 miles from center of campus
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Woodland Heights
5
$725
2916 Cottage Grv
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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31
$850
3205 Kingman Blvd Unit Des
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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11
$850
3121 Kingman Blvd
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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Woodland Heights
1
$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
5
$695
1504-1506 28th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Greenwood Historic
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$700
Drake Triplex
1111 27th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Drake University
8
$850
3809 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Woodland Heights
6
$650
1072 27th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Drake University
22
$700
Newly Renovated Unit In Cottage Grove
2650 Cottage Grv Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Drake University
7
$900
2 Bedroom Near Downtown
1083 27th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Drake University
1
$745
1147 26th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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Drake University
8
$955
Drake Court Apartments
1126 25th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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17
$825 - 860
Drake Pointe Apartments
1101 25th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,010 - 1,110
Drake Terrace Apartments
1100 24th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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10
$860 - 890
Old Main Apartments
1217 24th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$900
4010 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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24
$800
The Martian
1120 23Rd St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
0.6 miles from center of campus
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Drake University
16
$1,295
4023 University Ave Unit Des
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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10
$775
1316 22nd St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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Greenwood Historic
12
$1,095
Two Bedroom, One Bathroom Home - All Appliances Included!
905 25Th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 19, 2024
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$700 - 850
Ten Fold
1082 21st St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
0.8 miles from center of campus
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Drake University
$750
Waveland Place Apartments
4539 University Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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Waveland Park
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$1,300
2806 High St, Unit 2
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 16, 2024
1.0 miles from center of campus
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4
$650 - 1,200
Ingersoll Park Studios II - Ahc Ingersoll Llc
3607 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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North Of Grand
$1,595
2406 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA
3 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 10,151 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 $860 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 $920 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 $920 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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