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2813 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA|Drake
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| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 600 sqft | $675–$700 /mo | 2 units available | *PLEASE NOTE - MORE PHOTOS AND A VIDEO TOUR WILL BE AVAILABLE BY NOVEMBER 12TH!* Water, sewer, garbage included - residents pay electric. Off-street parking in rear as well as street parking for visitors in front of building. Easy access to Drake University, downtown, and i235. Shared laundry in basement. Initial lease terms are 6-9 months. Pet -friendly-No more than 2 pets. Initial pet fee ($300 for first pet, $100 for the second) and monthly pet rent ($30/mo. per pet) apply. There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in. | |
| 3BR/1.0BA | 3 bed | 1 bath | $975 /mo | 1 unit available | *PLEASE NOTE - MORE PHOTOS AND A VIDEO TOUR WILL BE AVAILABLE BY NOVEMBER 12TH!* Water, sewer, garbage included - residents pay electric. Off-street parking in rear as well as street parking for visitors in front of building. Easy access to Drake University, downtown, and i235. Shared laundry in basement. Initial lease terms are 6-9 months. Pet -friendly-No more than 2 pets. Initial pet fee ($300 for first pet, $100 for the second) and monthly pet rent ($30/mo. per pet) apply. There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in. |
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About 2813 Cottage Grove Avenue
*PLEASE NOTE - MORE PHOTOS AND A VIDEO TOUR WILL BE AVAILABLE BY NOVEMBER 12TH!* Water, sewer, garbage included - residents pay electric. Off-street parking in rear as well as street parking for visitors in front of building. Easy access to Drake University, downtown, and i235. Shared laundry in basement. Initial lease terms are 6-9 months. Pet -friendly-No more than 2 pets. Initial pet fee ($300 for first pet, $100 for the second) and monthly pet rent ($30/mo. per pet) apply. There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in.
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Rent trends in Drake
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 15% lower than 1-bedrooms in Drake.
3-bedroom apartments at 2813 Cottage Grove Avenue cost about 24% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Drake.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Drake
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $864 |
| December 2024 | $898 |
| January 2025 | $897 |
| February 2025 | $895 |
| March 2025 | $825 |
| April 2025 | $783 |
| May 2025 | $774 |
| June 2025 | $773 |
| July 2025 | $773 |
| August 2025 | $767 |
| September 2025 | $753 |
| October 2025 | $750 |
| November 2025 | $750 |
| December 2025 | $750 |
| January 2026 | $762 |
| February 2026 | $791 |
| March 2026 | $795 |
| April 2026 | $798 |
| May 2026 | $802 |
| June 2026 | $801 |
| July 2026 | $812 |
| August 2026 | $840 |
| September 2026 | $852 |
| October 2026 | $846 |
| November 2026 | $845 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $873 |
| December 2024 | $899 |
| January 2025 | $912 |
| February 2025 | $910 |
| March 2025 | $850 |
| May 2025 | $700 |
| July 2025 | $738 |
| August 2025 | $727 |
| September 2025 | $705 |
| October 2025 | $566 |
| November 2025 | $641 |
| December 2025 | $856 |
| January 2026 | $806 |
| February 2026 | $840 |
| March 2026 | $897 |
| April 2026 | $876 |
| May 2026 | $871 |
| June 2026 | $908 |
| July 2026 | $818 |
| August 2026 | $879 |
| September 2026 | $901 |
| October 2026 | $906 |
| November 2026 | $935 |
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Schools near 2813 Cottage Grove Avenue
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-12Public
Hubbell Elementary School
800 42nd st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-5Public
C+
Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool
1801 16th st
des moines, IA, 50314
PKPublic
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Neighborhood
Drake | Des Moines, IA
Getting around Des Moines near 2813 Cottage Grove Ave
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 2813 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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