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2820 Cottage Grove stands out for its strong overall rating, excellent value, and high marks for amenities, location, and quality, along with a solid level of trustworthiness. It also offers off-street parking, heat included, a private entrance, professional management, a spacious bedroom, and a non-smoking building, while nearby restaurants, walkability, and mixed-use spaces support a lively social setting.
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Social life| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | $695 /mo | 1 unit available | Drake Collection 2820 Cottage Grove #4 Des Moines, IA 50312 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 development coming to the area, 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 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING: EMAIL **** OR 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
| Newly Remodeled | Newly Updated |
Services
| 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance |
Neighborhood
| Near Dining & Groceries | Near Interstate |
Other
| New Ownership |
One-time.
One-time. Refundable.
| Units | 4 |
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Drake Collection 2820 Cottage Grove #4 Des Moines, IA 50312 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 development coming to the area, 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 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING: EMAIL **** OR 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.
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1-bedroom apartments at 2820 Cottage Grove cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Drake.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $933 |
| 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 |
| August 2026 | $840 |
| September 2026 | $852 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $963 |
| 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 |
| August 2026 | $879 |
| September 2026 | $901 |
Can I afford to live at 2820 Cottage Grove Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
$27,800/yr
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