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Highlights

  • Off-street parking
  • Heat included
  • Private entrance
  • Professional management
  • Spacious bedroom
  • Non-smoking building

Location

2820 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA|Drake
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Property Overview

2820 Cottage Grove is rated highly overall for value, amenities, location, and quality, with standout features like heat included, off-street parking, a private entrance, professional management, and spacious bedrooms. It is noted for a quiet environment with natural light, nearby coworking options, walkable mixed-use spaces, and many restaurants, while practical access points include public transportation, a middle school, and grocery stores.

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

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bathDRAKE COLLECTION 2820 Cottage Grove Des Moines, IA 50311 This large 1BR apartment features an oversized living room with tall windows and a spacious bedroom. Recent updates include all new double-pane tilt-in windows and a remodeled bathroom. One of only four apartments in an attractive converted Victorian house, with a private entrance up the side stairway. Conveniently located only two blocks to Drake, 7-10 minutes from downtown, and easy commute to West Des Moines and Jordan Creek. Great opportunity to take advantage of all the opportunities to live in a thriving University community with nearby athletic and cultural events at Drake. The Drake area is currently undergoing an exciting transformation with over $100 million in development coming to the area, featuring new restaurants and a new hotel. Walking distance to Wahlgreens, Kum & Go, Drake Diner, Sushi, Mexican, Mediterranean. McDonalds. 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's rent, subject to income and credit **One-year lease **Non-smoking building **One cat considered with $500 refundable pet deposit and $50 monthly pet rent FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING: EMAIL CALL OR TEXT 515-612-7141. Thank you and have a nice day. LENOX PROPERTIES “Your First Choice in Apartment Living”

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Rent trends in Drake

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Drake
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
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$798
May 2026$802
June 2026$801
July 2026$812
A table of studio rental data trends in Drake
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$829
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$876
May 2026$871
June 2026$908
July 2026$818

Schools near 2820 Cottage Grove

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
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Neighborhood

Drake | Des Moines, IA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Des Moines near 2820 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 2820 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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