Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Drake University, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Windsor Heights

$1,100/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Windsor Heights is $1,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Windsor Heights

507

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Windsor Heights rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Drake University, IA

Average rent prices in Windsor Heights have increased by 2% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Drake University, IA

Rent prices in Windsor Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Windsor Heights is $1,004, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Windsor Heights run $930 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.

Listings

Studio

$850

-

7%

1 bedroom

$927

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,150

-

2%

3 bedroom

$1,795

-

6%

4 bedroom

$2,372

-

6%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$927

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,372

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.

Discover rentals in Drake University, IA

Clover Creek - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.1

Very good

Clover Creek

2901 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$647–$1,195

Plaza Manor - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.3

Very good

Plaza Manor

3821 66th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

1–3 beds

1 bath

$648–$947

Woodland West - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.5

Very good

Woodland West

4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266

2 beds

1 bath

$671–$844

Cottage Heights on 29th - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

7.9

Very good

Cottage Heights on 29th

1110 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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Frequently asked questions for Drake University, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Windsor Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Windsor Heights?

The average rent in Windsor Heights is $1,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Windsor Heights?

Average rent prices in Windsor Heights have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Windsor Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Windsor Heights is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Windsor Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Windsor Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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