Mezzo on Walnut
606 Walnut St,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,100 - $2,900
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Drake University Des Moines, IA
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Drake
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Bulldogs
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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 August 2026, the average apartment rent in Des Moines, IA is $855 for a studio, $1,019 for one bedroom, $1,139 for two bedrooms, and $1,556 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Des Moines has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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446 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$855/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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642 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,019/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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914 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,139/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,172 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,556/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Drake University
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Drake University - Des Moines, IA (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Drake University - Des Moines, IA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
70
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Drake University - Des Moines, IA (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Drake University - Des Moines, IA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
394 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
500 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
430 Students
Public
Grades K-5
410 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
398 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
394 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
685 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
652 Students
Public
Grades K-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
1,893 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,310 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
874 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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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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Methodology
† 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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.