Cityville
550 SW 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$950 - $2,810
Studio - 3 Beds
Drake University
Des Moines, IA
Drake University - Des Moines, IA
Area Guide
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Drake
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Bulldogs
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Collaborative
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Transformative
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Intimate
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Established in 1881, Drake University prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. Integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation in more than 90 areas of study at the undergraduate and graduate levels distinguishes Drake from other universities. Drake offers all the benefits of a larger institution along with the advantages of intimate class sizes and close personal relationships among students, faculty, and staff.
Located in Iowa’s capital city, Drake is convenient to plenty of lofts, apartments, and houses available for rent at an affordable price in Drake’s own neighborhood as well as Beaverdale, the Western Gateway, Downtown Des Moines, and the East Village. Easy access to the 235 makes commuting to campus simple.
Drake’s campus is vibrant, with over 160 student clubs and organizations hosting events and activities in addition to NCAA Division I Bulldog games. Discover Des Moines’ gems such as Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Blank Park Zoo, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Gray’s Lake Park, and award-winning cuisine.
Rent Trends
As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Des Moines, IA is $814 for a studio, $984 for one bedroom, $1,092 for two bedrooms, and $1,462 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Des Moines has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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451 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$814/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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646 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$984/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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914 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,092/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,218 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,462/month
Average Rent
Transportation
53
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
31
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
45
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
391 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
528 Students
Public
Grades K-5
438 Students
Public
Grades K-5
423 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
398 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
391 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
634 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
654 Students
Public
Grades 5-8
359 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
664 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
451 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,040 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,458 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
991 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Drake Park
- Witmer Park
- Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden
- Beaverdale Park
- Prospect Park of Des Moines
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.