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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Keyless entry
  • New kitchen cabinets
  • Private entrance
  • Lvp flooring
  • Keyless entry installed
  • Laundry in the building

Location

2640 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA|Drake
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Property Overview

2640 Cottage is a highly rated, competitively priced property with an overall expert score of 9.2/10, including perfect value-for-money and strong scores for amenities, location, quality, and trustworthiness. Residents benefit from convenient access to well-rated nearby schools, pet hospitals, grooming services, and supply stores, while enjoying practical features like keyless entry, private entrance, new kitchen cabinets, LVP flooring, and on-site laundry.

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
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath550 sqft
1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath406 sqftThis renovated unit features its own private entrance, perfect for added privacy. You'll love the brand new stove and oven with a grill top, as well as the included fridge, and new kitchen cabinets. The entire space has been upgraded with new LVP flooring, and there's plenty of storage space with a large closet. Plus, enjoy the added convenience of keyless entry. This unit is conveniently located near Drake University, charming neighborhoods, delicious Black Cat Ice Cream, cozy coffee shops, and easy interstate access. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Notes: -Smoke Free Property -No Eviction Records from applicants. -No government assistance is accepted. -3x combined income necessary. -Minimum credit score of 600 required. -Electronic payment for rent only. No cash or money orders. Must apply online at credocapitaldsm. com What else you need to know: -Additional charges: $60/mo for water/sewer/trash minimum + $40/mo internet -1-month security deposit is refundable when lease term ends if the unit is returned close to original move-in condition (normal wear and tear ok) -1-year lease preferable, but can work with a shorter-term for a rent premium (negotiable). -Ample street parking -Coin-operated Laundry in the building. -Pets allowed. $30/dog. $25/cat. Max 2 pets/unit -Keyless entry installed for ease of access

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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 2640 Cottage

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic

Hubbell Elementary School

800 42nd st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-5Public
C+

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 2640 Cottage Grove Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 2640 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

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

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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