Student housing in Des Moines Heights near Drake University

Student housing in Des Moines Heights

Near Drake University · $900–$1,500/mo · best for Freshmen, commuters, anyone who wants zero commute

The closest neighborhood to Drake University's main entrance. Walk to class in minutes — coffee shops and convenience stores line the main strip.

Vibe: Freshmen

Listings in Des Moines Heights

1504-1506 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.2 mi from campus · Apartment

$750/mo

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Student Housing Match

83/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 66Est. $840/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~8 min

~2 min bike · ~8 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$750/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study88

Nightlife87

Affordability66

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access86% furnished likelihood

2940 Brattleboro Ave, Apt 2, Des Moines, IA 50311

3 bed · 2 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · 1,250 sq ft · Condo

$1,300/mo

~$433/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

76/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 55Est. $1,456/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~11 min

~2 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,300/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$433/mo

If split evenly

Study81

Nightlife61

Affordability55

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing60% furnished likelihood

1215 25th St, Unit 1, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · 610 sq ft · Single Family

$1,200/mo

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Student Housing Match

75/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 51Est. $1,344/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~9 min

~2 min bike · ~3 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,200/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study90

Nightlife67

Affordability51

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaTransit accessNew listing74% furnished likelihood

1241 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311

3 bed · 2 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · 1,200 sq ft · Townhouse

$1,700/mo

~$567/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

71/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 42Est. $1,904/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~6 min

~2 min bike · ~4 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,700/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$567/mo

If split evenly

Study75

Nightlife88

Affordability42

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing75% furnished likelihood

1215 25th St, Unit 4, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · 465 sq ft · Single Family

$810/mo

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Student Housing Match

85/ 100Excellent Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 64Est. $907/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~2 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$810/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study93

Nightlife79

Affordability64

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessNew listing51% furnished likelihood

2813 Cottage Grove Ave, Apt 2, Des Moines, IA 50311

3 bed · 1 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · 900 sq ft · Apartment

$1,200/mo

~$400/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

72/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 59Est. $1,344/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~11 min

~2 min bike · ~13 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,200/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$400/mo

If split evenly

Study66

Nightlife86

Affordability59

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaTransit accessRoommate-friendly28% furnished likelihood

2813 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · 700 sq ft · Apartment

$800/mo

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Student Housing Match

79/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 64Est. $896/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~2 min bike · ~2 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$800/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study87

Nightlife86

Affordability64

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access17% furnished likelihood

2915 Cottage Grove Ave, Apt 1, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · 684 sq ft · Apartment

$775/mo

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Student Housing Match

82/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 65Est. $868/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~9 min

~2 min bike · ~5 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$775/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study87

Nightlife84

Affordability65

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access26% furnished likelihood

2915 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · Apartment

$725/mo

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Student Housing Match

75/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 66Est. $812/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~7 min

~2 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$725/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study72

Nightlife86

Affordability66

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyTransit access12% furnished likelihood

2816 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · 450 sq ft · Apartment

$647/mo

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Student Housing Match

82/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 69Est. $725/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~9 min

~2 min bike · ~13 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$647/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study87

Nightlife77

Affordability69

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyTransit access46% furnished likelihood

1118 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · 750 sq ft · Apartment

$825/mo

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Student Housing Match

84/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 63Est. $924/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~7 min

~2 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$825/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study91

Nightlife70

Affordability63

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access96% furnished likelihood

2820 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · Apartment

$760/mo

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Student Housing Match

77/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 65Est. $851/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~2 min bike · ~8 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$760/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study71

Nightlife69

Affordability65

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access25% furnished likelihood

1147 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · 600 sq ft · Apartment

$775/mo

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Student Housing Match

79/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 65Est. $868/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~7 min

~2 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$775/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study80

Nightlife62

Affordability65

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access28% furnished likelihood

1123 24th St, Apt 1, Des Moines, IA 50311

3 bed · 1 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 850 sq ft · Condo

$1,185/mo

~$395/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

69/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 59Est. $1,327/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~11 min

~3 min bike · ~3 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,185/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$395/mo

If split evenly

Study65

Nightlife84

Affordability59

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing10% furnished likelihood

1108 25th St, Apt 2, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 750 sq ft · Single Family

$700/mo

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Student Housing Match

76/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 67Est. $784/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~3 min bike · ~8 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$700/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study79

Nightlife65

Affordability67

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing35% furnished likelihood

1211 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 924 sq ft · Condo

$1,075/mo

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Student Housing Match

77/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 55Est. $1,204/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~8 min

~3 min bike · ~8 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,075/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study89

Nightlife82

Affordability55

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing83% furnished likelihood

1314 22nd St, Apt 1, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 535 sq ft · Apartment

$725/mo

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Student Housing Match

84/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 66Est. $812/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~7 min

~3 min bike · ~7 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$725/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study93

Nightlife67

Affordability66

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessNew listing82% furnished likelihood

1312 22nd St, Apt 2, Des Moines, IA 50311

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 841 sq ft · Multi-Family

$825/mo

~$413/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

83/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 71Est. $924/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~3 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$825/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$413/mo

If split evenly

Study86

Nightlife70

Affordability71

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing23% furnished likelihood

2640 Cottage Grove Ave, Apt 2, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 406 sq ft · Apartment

$730/mo

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Student Housing Match

76/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 66Est. $818/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~7 min

~3 min bike · ~9 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$730/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study82

Nightlife60

Affordability66

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access58% furnished likelihood

2600 Cottage Grove Ave, Apt 6, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 672 sq ft · Apartment

$745/mo

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Student Housing Match

75/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 66Est. $834/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~7 min

~3 min bike · ~13 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$745/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study71

Nightlife70

Affordability66

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyTransit access98% furnished likelihood

2650 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 550 sq ft · Apartment

$683/mo

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Student Housing Match

76/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 68Est. $765/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~11 min

~3 min bike · ~3 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$683/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study79

Nightlife80

Affordability68

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaCoffee nearbyTransit access54% furnished likelihood

2419 Cottage Grove Ave, Apt 7, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 500 sq ft · Apartment

$645/mo

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Student Housing Match

81/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 69Est. $722/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~4 min bike · ~5 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$645/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study90

Nightlife80

Affordability69

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing27% furnished likelihood

2820 Kingman Blvd, Apt 2, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 750 sq ft · Condo

$745/mo

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Student Housing Match

76/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 66Est. $834/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~9 min

~4 min bike · ~8 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$745/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study76

Nightlife85

Affordability66

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyTransit accessNew listing54% furnished likelihood

2419 Cottage Grove Ave, Apt 8, Des Moines, IA 50311

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 500 sq ft · Apartment

$595/mo

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Student Housing Match

81/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 71Est. $666/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~15 min

~4 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$595/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study86

Nightlife62

Affordability71

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing76% furnished likelihood

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