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2820 Cottage Grove offers excellent overall value with top-tier ratings for price, amenities, location, and quality, plus strong trustworthiness from detailed, transparent management. Renters benefit from off-street parking, heat included, a private entrance, and a spacious bedroom in a professionally managed, non-smoking building. The area supports an active social life with many nearby restaurants, walkable mixed-use spaces, and convenient access to schools, groceries, and public transit.
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Social life| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | $750–$760 /mo | 2 units available | DRAKE 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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Apartment Amenities
| Heat Included | Newly Remodeled |
| Newly Updated |
Services
| 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance | On-Site Management |
Neighborhood
| Close To Downtown | Near Dining & Groceries |
| Near Interstate |
Other
| New Ownership |
One-time.
One-time. Refundable.
| Units | 4 |
|---|
DRAKE 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”
How 2820 Cottage Grove compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
1-bedroom apartments at 2820 Cottage Grove cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Drake.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $798 |
| May 2026 | $795 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $876 |
| May 2026 | $867 |
Can I afford to live at 2820 Cottage Grove Ave?
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1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
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