Cheap Apartments for Rent in Drake
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Rent SpecialTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$525Base Rent$525 - $650Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$525 - $650 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$5253721 Cottage Grove Ave Unit 3
3721 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$6503721 Cottage Grove Ave Unit 2
3721 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
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Call for RentCottage Heights on 29th
1110 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
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Exceptional ValueSTUDIO$710+1 BED$750+2 BEDS$870+Beaverdale Housing LLC
1417 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Call for RentKingstone Apartments 2
3121 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$7753903 University Ave
3903 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
STUDIO$785+1 BED$845+2 BEDS$985+Old Main & Drake Apartments
1217 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Call for RentJK Sully 1075
1075 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
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STUDIO$835Newens Dairy Lofts
2300 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 -
Call for Rent1414 30th St
1414 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Call for RentUniversity Park Apartments
3725-3727 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
STUDIO$867+1 BED$1,087+2 BEDS$1,267+3 BEDS$1,542+Forest Avenue Village
3201 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
1 Month Free|STUDIO$890+1 BED$1,115+2 BEDS$1,700+
Canary Lofts
2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
1 BED$900+2 BEDS$1,050+University Place Lofts
2328 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$915$500 Off First Month + Reduced Rent! Unit 103
3519 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
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1 BED$1,125+2 BEDS$1,550+Forest Ave Townhomes
3103-3109 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
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3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,3002940 Brattleboro Ave Unit 2
2940 Brattleboro Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
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3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,8751020 28th St
1020 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,987Base Rent$1,987Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,9872530 University Ave Unit SI ID1534878P
2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,987Base Rent$1,987Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,9871161 26th St Unit SI ID1534890P
1161 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,987Base Rent$1,987Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,987
2530 University Ave Unit SI ID1534879P
2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,987Base Rent$1,987Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,987
2530 University Ave Unit SI ID1534883P
2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,987Base Rent$1,987Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,987
2530 University Ave Unit SI ID1534932P
2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Call for Rent3309 University Ave
3309 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Call for RentKingman Apartments
3205 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311
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Cheap Apartments in Drake Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
When looking for cheap apartments in Drake, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Drake.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 36 cheap apartments available in Drake, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Des Moines
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Highland Park 602 Sq Ft $680/mo
- Chesterfield 500 Sq Ft $736/mo
- Indianola Hills 538 Sq Ft $792/mo
- Easter Lake Area 658 Sq Ft $818/mo
- Fort Des Moines 602 Sq Ft $838/mo
- Watrous South 625 Sq Ft $845/mo
- Sheridan Gardens 672 Sq Ft $848/mo
- South Park 639 Sq Ft $874/mo
- Greater South Side 655 Sq Ft $885/mo
- Southwestern Hills 663 Sq Ft $892/mo
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