Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Average rent in
Drake University, IA

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Drake University, IA is $1,155. This is -41%, or $795, lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,155

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

491

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Drake University, IA is $1,155. This is -41%, or $795, lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
67%
19%
3%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Drake University, IA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Drake University, IA have increased by 3% in the last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Drake University, IA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Drake University, IA is $1,077. A 1-bedroom apartment in Drake University, IA costs about $1,015 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,147. Houses for rent in Drake University, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,015

-

4%

2 bedroom

$1,195

-

12%

3 bedroom

$1,600

-

6%

4 bedroom

$2,295

-

6%

Studio

$830

-

4%

Studio

Average rent

$830

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,015

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Drake University, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

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