Private Entrance, Large Kitchen, Loft Bedroom
Drake Collection
2820 Cottage Grove Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
This charming 1BR apartment features a private entrance, large kitchen, loft bedroom, and new double-pane tilt-in windows. One of only four apartments in an attractive converted Victorian house.
The convenient location is only 7-10 minutes to downtown, 5 minutes to the bars and restaurants on Ingersoll, and two blocks to Drake University. You can enjoy the ambience of living close to the cultural and athletic events of the University, including football, basketball, and the world-class Drake Relays. Walking distance to Kum & Go Market, Wahlgreens Pharmacy, Hugo's Restaurant, Sushi, Mexican, and other eating options.
The Drake area is currently undergoing an exciting transformation with over $100 million in new development, featuring new restaurants and a new hotel on University Avenue.
Rent includes heat and off-street parking. Coin laundry in building.
The property is professionally managed with full-time maintenance staff and 24-hour emergency service.
LEASE TERMS
**Rent includes heat and off-street parking
**Security deposit equal to one month rent subject to income and credit
**One-year lease
**Non-smoking building
**One cat considered with $500 refundable pet deposit and $50 monthly pet fee
Thank you and have a nice day.
LENOX PROPERTIES
"Your First Choice in Apartment Living"
Rent includes heat and off-street parking.
Apartment for rent
Apartment
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Cats OK
Shared laundry
Off street parking
What's special
Private entranceAttractive converted victorian houseLoft bedroomNew double-pane tilt-in windowsLarge kitchen
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 425 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
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Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Private Entrance
Details
- Parcel number: 09003713000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 10/10/2026 | Listed for rent | $695-7.3%$2/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Listing removed | $750$2/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Listed for rent | $750$2/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Listing removed | $750$2/sqft |
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| 7/15/2025 | Listed for rent | $750$2/sqft |
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| 6/15/2025 | Listing removed | $750$2/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Listed for rent | $750+15.4%$2/sqft |
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| 12/20/2024 | Listing removed | $650$2/sqft |
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| 11/18/2024 | Listed for rent | $650-10.3%$2/sqft |
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| 5/7/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/16/2024 | Listed for rent | $725+2.1%$2/sqft |
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| 7/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/25/2023 | Listed for rent | $710+5.2%$2/sqft |
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| 12/21/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/2/2022 | Price change | $675+8%$2/sqft |
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| 10/19/2022 | Price change | $625-2.3%$1/sqft |
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| 10/5/2022 | Listed for rent | $640-5.2%$2/sqft |
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| 9/8/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/22/2022 | Listed for rent | $675+2.3%$2/sqft |
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| 7/4/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/3/2022 | Listed for rent | $660$2/sqft |
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| 5/22/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/15/2022 | Listed for rent | $660+1.5%$2/sqft |
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| 6/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/22/2021 | Listed for rent | $650$2/sqft |
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| 3/27/2020 | Sold | $145,000+34.3%$341/sqft |
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| 3/7/2017 | Sold | $108,000+20%$254/sqft |
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| 7/14/2016 | Sold | $90,000+7.8%$212/sqft |
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| 6/3/2002 | Sold | $83,500+50.5%$196/sqft |
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| 10/29/1999 | Sold | $55,500$131/sqft |
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