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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern fixtures
  • Conveniently situated
  • Lvp flooring throughout

Location

Cottage Grove Avenue #2, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA|Drake

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Contact

Sheanah Wright

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(844) 338-5721 ext. 1717

Amenities for Cottage Grove Avenue #2, Drake

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCeiling Fan
Central Heat

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry
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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

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About Cottage Grove Avenue #2

HomeApartments in Des MoinesDrake Cottage Grove Avenue #2, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA

This property is within a couple of blocks of Drake University and is conveniently situated within 1.6 miles of three shopping centers and 2.8 miles of five parks, including Drake Park and Witmer Park. It has LVP flooring throughout and has modern fixtures. Laundry is right next door for convenience. Pets are welcome!


Lease Terms
1 year

Address details

NeighborhoodDrake
Zip code50311
TypeApartment for rent

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Rent trends in Drake

2-bedroom apartments at Cottage Grove Avenue #2 cost about 5% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Drake.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Drake
Des Moines
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,188
December 2024$1,195
January 2025$1,192
February 2025$1,170
March 2025$1,124
April 2025$1,098
May 2025$1,127
June 2025$1,072
July 2025$1,012
August 2025$1,041
September 2025$1,041
October 2025$1,039
November 2025$1,024
December 2025$1,042
January 2026$1,022
February 2026$1,033
March 2026$1,048
April 2026$1,076
May 2026$1,092
June 2026$1,085
July 2026$1,091
August 2026$1,077
September 2026$1,043
October 2026$1,049
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Drake
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,195
December 2024$1,192
January 2025$1,118
February 2025$1,127
March 2025$1,095
April 2025$975
May 2025$954
June 2025$930
July 2025$950
August 2025$950
September 2025$920
October 2025$892
November 2025$935
December 2025$947
January 2026$974
February 2026$1,007
March 2026$995
April 2026$969
May 2026$986
June 2026$1,016
July 2026$1,058
August 2026$994
September 2026$947
October 2026$927

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near Cottage Grove Avenue #2

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 Cottage Grove Avenue #2

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 Cottage Grove Avenue #2, Des Moines

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-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 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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