Off-Campus Student Apartments Near Drake University
Every off-campus listing near Drake University is ranked by tenants who've actually lived there. Filter by price, beds, or vibe, and check Iowa tenant rights before you sign anything.
Federal data puts typical off-campus living costs near $892/mo.
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What off-campus housing options exist near Drake University?
Students at Drake University have access to 100 indexed off-campus apartments within walking, biking, and transit distance of campus in Des Moines, IA. Options include purpose-built student housing with by-the-bed leases, traditional apartment complexes, and shared homes, each with different price points and lease structures, with rents typically ranging from $730–$1,749.
| Search | Listings | Median rent | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Apartments | 75 | $1,059/mo | $897 to $1,295/mo |
| 1 Bedroom Apartments | 74 | $1,040/mo | $885 to $1,190/mo |
| Pet-Friendly Apartments | 71 | $1,100/mo | $975 to $1,330/mo |
| Apartments with In-Unit Laundry | 58 | $1,082/mo | $950 to $1,301/mo |
| Apartments with a Gym | 44 | $1,062/mo | $945 to $1,300/mo |
| Studio Apartments | 35 | $980/mo | $795 to $1,100/mo |
| 3 Bedroom Apartments | 30 | $1,190/mo | $995 to $1,470/mo |
| Apartments with a Pool | 23 | $1,131/mo | $1,042 to $1,318/mo |
| Apartments Under $800 | 15 | $720/mo | $675 to $795/mo |
Pricing data as of July 2026. Bands show the 25th to 75th percentile of listed starting rents.
Apartments near Drake University
Canary Lofts
2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA
University Village
2225 University Ave, Des Moines, IA
Forest Ave Townhomes
3103-3109 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA
Forest Avenue Village
3201 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Greystone Homes - FULLY OCCUPPIED
1055 Martin Luther King Jr Pky, Des Moines, IA
Lofts on 34th
1219 34th St, Des Moines, IA
MLK Brickstone Apartments
1051 19th St, Des Moines, IA
The Drake
1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA
The Winford Apartments
851 19th St, Des Moines, IA
The Concord Building
732 18th St, Des Moines, IA
718 18th St
718 18th St, Des Moines, IA
The Grove at Hickman
2400 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA
Stockbridge Apartments
1815 High St, Des Moines, IA
Ingersoll FLATS
2714 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
High Street Brickstone
1710 High St, Des Moines, IA
High Street Lofts
1601 High St, Des Moines, IA
Woodland Avenue Brickstone
1500-1520 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA
Matilda 235 Townhomes
1201 Center St, Des Moines, IA
Argonne Apartments
1729 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Gateway Lofts
1719 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Vue
922 8th St, Des Moines, IA
The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments
1601 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
College Hill Apartments
921 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
Flux
1400 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
The Deco
1301 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA
Carbon 550
550 Watson Powell Jr Way, Des Moines, IA
Clemens Building
200 10th St, Des Moines, IA
Wilkins Bldg
713 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
The Griffin Building
319 7th St, Des Moines, IA
The Equitable Building
604 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
The Fleming Building
218 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
LINC at Gray's Station
210 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA
Randolph Apartments
202 4th St, Des Moines, IA
Fourth And Court
420 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA
Level
220 Maple St, Des Moines, IA
Nexus at Gray's Landing
415 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA
Court Ave Lofts
308 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA
Rumely Lofts
104 SW 4th St, Des Moines, IA
Velocity
225 E Center St, Des Moines, IA
7th Street Brownstones
301-331 SW 7th St, Des Moines, IA
Rocket Transfer Lofts
320 SW 7th St, Des Moines, IA
Riverpoint Lofts
340 SW 7th St, Des Moines, IA
The Edge @ Grays Landing
406 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA
Metro Lofts
100 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA
Confluence on 3rd Apartments
103 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA
Vine Street Lofts
101 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA
219 E Grand
219 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Student Tenants tracks 100 apartments near Drake University in Des Moines, IA. Typical starting rents run from $730/mo to $1,749/mo (median $1,059/mo). Each listing shows price range, bed count, walk and safety scores, nearby grocery and transit, and tenant reviews from real students who have lived there.
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