Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Drake University, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Windsor Heights

$1,097/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Windsor Heights is $1,097 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $803 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Windsor Heights

544

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 7% 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 $999, whereas a house costs $1,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Windsor Heights run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$855

-

5%

1 bedroom

$897

-

5%

2 bedroom

$1,125

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,597

-

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,295

-

8%

Studio

Average rent

$855

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$897

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,597

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last year

8%

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

8806 Carole Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Urbandale

Executive Urbandale Housing Rental with Lake view

8806 Carole Cir, Urbandale, IA 50322

1 bed

1 bath

$345

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2125 Indianola Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.9

Very good

2125 Indianola Avenue

2125 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

1–2 beds

1 bath

$650–$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Plaza Manor - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Plaza Manor

3821 66th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

1–3 beds

1 bath

$651–$909

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1706 E Walnut St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Capitol East condo for rent in Des Moines

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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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 $1,097 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Windsor Heights?

Average rent prices in Windsor Heights have increased by 7% 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 $803 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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