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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Sundeck
  • Spacious interiors
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly community
  • Newly remodeled units

Location

1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA|Drake
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Management

Drake and Chetwynd LLC

Leasing office

(515) 274-2729

Property Overview

Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time. stands out with an 8.8/10 expert rating, highlighted by outstanding value (10/10 price score), strong amenities and location (both 9/10), and solid quality and trust scores. Residents can enjoy pet-friendly living with nearby pet services, spacious newly remodeled interiors, a swimming pool and sundeck, and on-site laundry, all supported by excellent value-for-money and value-per-square-foot, plus extensive photos that clearly showcase the community.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time. has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

B11 bed1 bath625 sqft$795–$855 /mo2 units availableEnjoy lower rent and predictable utility costs with our newest move-in special. 1-bedroom homes for $695 with $65 flat utilities 2-bedroom homes for $825 with $95 flat utilities No surprises, no fluctuating bills — just great value. Lease today before this offer expires.
C22 bed1 bath693 sqft$825 /mo3 units availableEnjoy lower rent and predictable utility costs with our newest move-in special. 1-bedroom homes for $695 with $65 flat utilities 2-bedroom homes for $825 with $95 flat utilities No surprises, no fluctuating bills — just great value. Lease today before this offer expires.
B22 bed1 bath564 sqft$825 /mo5 units availableEnjoy lower rent and predictable utility costs with our newest move-in special. 1-bedroom homes for $695 with $65 flat utilities 2-bedroom homes for $825 with $95 flat utilities No surprises, no fluctuating bills — just great value. Lease today before this offer expires.
D13 bed2 bath1,088 sqft$1,335–$1,515 /mo2 units availableCall Today to inquire about this tucked-away gem, located in the heart of Des Moines!

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Amenities for Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time.

Apartment Amenities

Premier UnitUpdated Appliances
Updated CabinetsUpdated Fixtures
Updated FlooringUpdated Paint

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRange
Washer and Dryer

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units113
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Enjoy lower rent and predictable utility costs with our newest move-in special. 1-bedroom homes for $695 with $65 flat utilities 2-bedroom homes for $825 with $95 flat utilities No surprises, no fluctuating bills — just great value. Lease today before this offer expires.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time. has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time. offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time. goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time. receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time. is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time. to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

Since we got a new apartment manager (Ishmael) things have been so much better for the Drake. He actually answers maintenance tickets, makes sure that u are comfortable, and checks after repairs to make sure things are good. He’s really turned this place around and I’m more comfortable with how things are than before. Hope he continues to make The Drake great 💃🏾

OJ Jay

OJ Jay

Jul 26, 2022

Ishmael has been a great change of pace from our last few landlords. Ishmael has been doing great at being ont op of any personal or property issues that I have brought to his attention. He is kind, available to speak with and very helpful on a lot of different ways. Thank you Ishmael for being a good manager.

CyanIbexe

CyanIbexe

Jul 21, 2022

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Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time. is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time. compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 3-bedroom is 68 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Drake

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 0% lower than 1-bedrooms in Drake.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time. to be 15% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Drake.

3-bedroom apartments at Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time. cost about the same as the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Drake.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Drake
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$896
June 2024$906
July 2024$898
August 2024$849
September 2024$935
October 2024$937
November 2024$884
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$796
A table of studio rental data trends in Drake
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$899
June 2024$876
July 2024$763
August 2024$813
September 2024$979
October 2024$978
November 2024$865
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$879

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1260 34th St?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$31,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $31,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $795.
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Schools near Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time.

Perkins Elementary School

4301 college

des moines, IA, 50311

K-5Public
C+

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic

Mitchell Early Childhood Center

111 porter

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

4000 lower beaver rd

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic
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Getting around Des Moines near 1260 34th St

Walking

6/10
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 1260 34th St, Des Moines

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

4/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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