Frequently Asked Questions: Drake West Village

Yes. Drake West Village is the official Drake University partner housing community, located at 1315 31st Street in Des Moines, Iowa, adjacent to Drake's main campus and Greek Row. The community was designed as a 'village' atmosphere specifically for Drake students.

Drake West Village is located at 1315 31st Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50311. The property is within walking distance of Drake University's main campus, Hubbell Dining Hall, Aliber Hall, Meredith Hall, and the shops and restaurants of the West Village neighborhood.

Drake West Village offers 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 4-bedroom fully furnished floor plans, ranging from 396 to 960 sq ft. All units include private bedrooms and leather furniture.

Pricing at Drake West Village varies by floor plan (1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, or 4-bedroom) and lease term. Contact the leasing team at 515-255-0370 (Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 10am-2pm) for current rates, or visit drakewestvillage.com/floor-plans to review all floor plan options before calling.

Community amenities include: a 24/7 fitness center with strength and cardio equipment, 24-hour study lounges on every floor, billiards and game room, grassy interior courtyard, BBQ grills, on-site laundry, and monthly community events. All amenities are included in rent at no additional cost.

Yes. All Drake West Village apartments are fully furnished and move-in ready. Units include a leather furniture package, full-size beds, dining set, study desk, sofa, and side chairs.

Rent at Drake West Village includes: a fully furnished apartment (leather furniture package, full-size bed frame, dining set, study desk, sofa, and side chairs), water, sewer, and trash, access to all community amenities at no additional cost (24/7 fitness center, 24-hour study lounges on every floor, billiards and game room, grassy interior courtyard, BBQ grills, and on-site laundry), professional on-site management, and on-site retail access (Cafe Chai, 8 Degrees Cafe & Boba, and Haiku). No hidden amenity fees. Contact 515-255-0370 for current per-unit pricing.

•Call 515-255-0370 (Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 10am-2pm)
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Walk-ins are also welcome during office hours.

Click the 'Lease Now' button on the Drake West Village website to begin your application through the secure online portal. You can also call the leasing office at 515-255-0370 Monday–Friday 9am–7pm or Saturday 10am–2pm for help with the application process.

Drake West Village offers move-in for fall semesters aligned with Drake University's academic calendar. Contact the leasing office at 515-255-0370 for specific move-in dates, current availability, and early application opportunities for the upcoming academic year.

Contact the leasing team at 515-255-0370 or visit the leasing office at 1315 31st Street for current parking availability and fees. Drake West Village's location makes it walkable and bikeable to campus, so many residents do not need a car.

Yes. For the current pet policy at Drake West Village, please contact the leasing office directly at 515-255-0370 or visit during office hours (Monday–Friday 9am–7pm, Saturday 10am–2pm). Policy details are also available in the online leasing portal.