Status: Special offerOff-campus housing

Drake West Village

1315 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Special offer! Total monthly leasing prices include base rent, all mandatory monthly fees and any user-selected optional fees. Excludes variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.

Apartment building

1-4 beds

Pet-friendly

Off-campus housingThis community is close to campus, and is convenient for students.

Available units

This listing now includes required monthly fees in the total monthly price. Price shown reflects the lease term provided for each unit.

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Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Total monthly price, sorted ascending
Private room in 4 bd, 2 ba	--	Now	$599/person
Private room in 2 bd, 2 ba	--	Now	$749/person
Private room in 2 bd, 1 ba	--	Now	$770/person
Private room in 1 bd, 1 ba	--	Now	$1,010/person

What's special

Floor plans are artists rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.

Office hours

Day	Open hours
Mon - Fri:	9 am - 6 pm
Sat:	10 am - 2 pm
Sun:	Closed

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Facts, features & policies

Building Amenities

Community Rooms

24/7 Fitness Center With Strength And Cardio Equipment

Billiards And Game Room

Outdoor common areas

BBQ Grills & Hammock Garden

Grassy Interior Courtyard

Unit Features

Appliances

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

Cooling

Air Conditioning

Heating

Heat

Other

Furnished: Fully Furnished

Summer Storage

Policies

Lease terms

11 months, 9 months

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DogsStatus: Allowed
Number allowed2
CatsStatus: Allowed
Number allowed2

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Special Features

24-Hour Study Lounges On Every Floor

On-Site Laundry Facility

On-Site Maintenance

Neighborhood: Drake

Areas of interest

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Travel times

Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Somewhat Walkable

Transit Score^®

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Some Transit

Bike Score^®

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Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools in Des Moines

Perkins Elementary School

Grades K-5 • 1.1 miles

3/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

2/10

Student Progress Rating

4/10

Callanan Middle School

Grades 6-8 • 0.9 miles

2/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

1/10

Student Progress Rating

3/10

Roosevelt High School

Grades 9-12 • 1.4 miles

5/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

3/10

College Readiness Rating

5/10

Student Progress Rating

6/10

Historic Area
Drake University gives the neighborhood a long-standing landmark and a distinct campus setting.
Dining Scene
Casual restaurants and cafés provide nearby dining options.
Transit Access
Local bus service offers an alternative to walking, biking and driving around Des Moines.
Urban Energy
The university, neighborhood streets and nearby downtown access create a lively central-city setting.

Drake is a central Des Moines neighborhood shaped by the campus and surrounding residential streets, with a Midwestern climate of warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Drake University is its defining landmark, and nearby parks and leafy streets offer room for walks and outdoor breaks. Local dining includes casual restaurants and cafés, with more options in the surrounding city; neighborhood shopping is convenient for everyday needs. Campus arts and events add cultural activity, while downtown Des Moines is a short trip away for additional nightlife and attractions. Walking, biking, local bus service and driving are practical ways to get around, with connections to major city routes nearby. For the Drake neighborhood, the median rent is $900 per month and the typical range is $120 to $3,400, based on 69 active listings.