Apartments for Rent in Drake
-
Price Drop. $195 Off|STUDIO$695+1 BED$1,160+2 BEDS$1,395+
-
Rent Special -
Good Value -
Exceptional ValueSTUDIO$710+1 BED$750+2 BEDS$870+
Beaverdale Housing LLC
1417 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Price Drop. $290 Off
-
-
1 BED$1,125Forest Ave Townhomes
3103-3109 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Looking For Cheaper Options?Explore the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Des Moines
-
Rent SpecialSTUDIO$750+1 BED$800+2 BEDS$985+
Old Main & Drake Apartments
1217 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
STUDIO$835
Newens Dairy Lofts
2300 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 -
2 BEDS$1,100
University Place Lofts
2328 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,912Base Rent$1,912Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,9122530 University Ave Unit SI ID1534889P
2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$8754009 University Ave Unit 1
4009 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,912Base Rent$1,912Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,912
2530 University Ave Unit SI ID1534886P
2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,656Base Rent$1,656Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,656
1161 26th St Unit SI ID1534890P
1161 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,656Base Rent$1,656Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,6562530 University Ave Unit SI ID1534932P
2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,912Base Rent$1,912Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,9122530 University Ave Unit SI ID1534879P
2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$900+3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,200+Base Rent$900 - $1,300Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$900 - $1,3001122 27th St
1122 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,250Base Rent$1,250Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,2504115 Kingman Blvd Unit 1
4115 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,816Base Rent$1,816Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,816
3601 Kingman Blvd Unit 3601 Kingman Blvd
3601 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$875Base Rent$875Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$875
4009 University Ave Unit #1
4009 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
DiscountsTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,475Base Rent$1,475Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,475
3120 Cottage Grove Ave Unit 1
3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,025"Charming 2-Bedroom Gem with Ample Space on Cottage Grove Avenue!" Unit 3
2805 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$8501206 39th St Unit 2
1206 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,425
985 28th St
985 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,475
3120 Cottage Grove Ave Unit 1
3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$850
1206 39th St
1206 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$695
2820 Cottage Grove Ave Unit 2820-04
2820 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$825
1260 34th St Unit 2062
1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$860
1260 34th St Unit 3032
1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$825
1300 34th St Unit 0008
1300 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$825
1260 34th St Unit 1012
1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$795
1118 26th St Unit 3
1118 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,495
1065 42nd St
1065 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$2,000
3805 Maquoketa Dr
3805 Maquoketa Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$850
1137 44th St
1137 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 -
2 BEDS$699+4 BEDS$599+
Drake West Village
1315 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
Des Moines at a Glance
Drake Neighborhood
The Drake neighborhood is located in zip code 50311, which is situated in the north part of the city of Des Moines and in Polk County. The boundaries for the Drake neighborhood are 42nd Street to the west, Jefferson Avenue to the north, 24th Drive and 24th Street to the east, and Interstate 235 to the south. The area also includes the campus of Drake University.
This neighborhood is noted for the range of historic homes that line the streets of the residential parts of the community. These single family detached residences are almost exclusively two story structures.
These historic buildings date from as far back as 1885, with the most recent having been built around 1920. They vary greatly in size as well, with the smallest homes measuring just over 700 square feet and the largest almost 2300 square feet. These mature houses are situated on streets that are lined with many mature trees, giving this neighborhood in the heart of the city a much more suburban feel.
The neighborhood is ideally located for faculty or staff members who work at Drake University as well as for doctors who may be on staff at Broadlawns Medical Center or the V.A. Hospital serving Central Iowa. Merle Hay Mall is a short distance northwest of the Drake neighborhood and has stores such as Kohl’s, Target, Younkers, Sears, Old Navy and more.
The university is most well known for its law school which is the country’s oldest law school west of the Mississippi River. It was established in 1865 by Chester C. Cole, who was a member of the Iowa Supreme Court from 1864 to 1876.
Broadlawns Medical Center is a public hospital that offers acute care through its many specialty clinics. It is also widely known for its residency program in family medicine, one of the first fully accredited family medicine residency programs in the Midwest.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Des Moines
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Highland Park 579 Sq Ft $615/mo
- Campus Park-Wright's Grove 581 Sq Ft $622/mo
- Oak Park 581 Sq Ft $640/mo
- Chesterfield 500 Sq Ft $733/mo
- Pioneer Park 625 Sq Ft $751/mo
- Indianola Hills 566 Sq Ft $786/mo
- Sheridan Gardens 653 Sq Ft $838/mo
- Fort Des Moines 599 Sq Ft $841/mo
- Watrous South 620 Sq Ft $850/mo
- Greater South Side 687 Sq Ft $877/mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Des Moines $1,152/mo
Education
Data provided by GreatSchools.org 2025 © 2025. All rights reserved.
Select Bedrooms
Specialty Housing
Choose by Amenities
Submitting Request
Thank You
About Our Deals
Apartment Finder utilizes the industry's largest and most complete database of real-time rents and availabilities to help you find an amazing deal on your next rental.
Price Drop
Apartment communities change their rental rates often - sometimes multiple times a day. We track the changes and keep you up to date when a rental rate decreases.
Best Value
"Best value" units are located in buildings rated three stars or higher. We label apartment rentals that are priced significantly less than similar high-quality units nearby.
Rent Specials
Apartment communities regularly advertise deals for new residents. Whether it's a move-in special or a free tv, we locate the rentals that offer a little something extra when you sign your lease.
Note: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice.