
Neighborhood: Drake
- College NearbyLocal university presence adds vibrancy, events, and youthful energy.Dining SceneFrom casual bites to fine dining, a haven for food lovers.Coffee CultureA thriving café scene for espresso lovers to meet up, work, or enjoy quiet moments.Downtown CloseProximity to downtown offers quick access to jobs, dining, and culture.
Anchored by Drake University, 50311 blends collegiate energy with long-established residential blocks of early 1900s bungalows and tree-lined streets. Expect four true seasons—snowy winters, breezy springs, warm summers—and a walkable core around University Avenue’s Dogtown district, where Mars Cafe, Leftys Live Music, the restored Varsity Cinema, Jethros BBQ, and global eats keep days and nights lively. Daily needs are easy with nearby Hy-Vee and neighborhood markets, fitness at the Drake Rec Center and local studios, and green time at Drake Park and pocket parks; bike routes and DART buses connect you quickly to Ingersoll shopping and downtown a few minutes away. According to Zillow Rental Manager market trends, recent months show a median asking rent around $1,050, with most listings roughly $800–$1,600. The area is known for friendly, pet-welcoming rentals, community events like the Drake Relays, and a mix of students, faculty, young professionals, and families enjoying an affordable, social lifestyle.
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Nearby schools in Des Moines
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- NASmouse Opportunity SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- NARuby Van Meter SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- NARuby Van MeterGrades: K-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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2600 Kingman - 53 has a walk score of 72, it's very walkable.
2600 Kingman - 53 has a transit score of 39, it has some transit.
The schools assigned to 2600 Kingman - 53 include Smouse Opportunity School, Ruby Van Meter School, and Ruby Van Meter.
2600 Kingman - 53 is in the Drake neighborhood in Des Moines, IA.
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