Freshly updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment near Drake University - approximately 800 sq ft.
Unit 9 at Cotton Wood, 2110 26th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310. A 13-unit building on 26th Street just off Hickman Road, about a mile north of Drake University. Easy access to campus, everyday shopping, and downtown.
The unit has been freshly updated with a full kitchen including refrigerator and range/oven, through-wall sleeve air conditioning, and electric wall-mounted heat.
BUILDING FEATURES
- Secure building with 24-hour security cameras throughout
- In-house maintenance team for quick turnaround
- Free surface parking, no permit or monthly charge
- Shared laundry on site with tap-to-pay machines, no quarters needed
- Lawn care and snow removal included in rent
- Cats and dogs welcome, large and small
PRICING AND TERMS
- Base rent: $925 per month
- Water, sewer and trash fee: $57 per month, required
- Total monthly price: $982
- Security deposit: $925, or $500 with a credit score of 700 or higher
- Application fee: $39 per applicant
- Lease terms available: 9, 12, or 18 months
- Available now
- Resident pays electric directly. Lawn care and snow removal are included in rent.
RENTAL CRITERIA
- Household income of at least 2.5x the base rent, or $2,313 per month
- Minimum credit score of 500
- Full written qualification standards are provided with the application
Schedule a tour online or apply today. Vine Living is an equal housing opportunity provider.
Apartment for rent
$925/moFees may apply
2110 26th St, Unit 9, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
800sqft
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Apartment
Available Thu Aug 20 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Shared laundry
Electric
What's special
Through-wall sleeve air conditioningElectric wall-mounted heat
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Details
- Building name: Cotton Wood
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: 24 Hour Security
HOA
- Amenities included: Laundry, Maintenance, Parking, Security
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/12/2026 | Listed for rent | $925$1/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Listing removed | $925$1/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $925+18.6%$1/sqft |
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| 6/22/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/10/2023 | Listed for rent | $780$1/sqft |
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| 6/9/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/20/2023 | Listed for rent | $780$1/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Monroe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 3/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi







