DRAKE COLLECTION from Lenox Properties
2931 Cottage Grove #4
Des Moines, IA 50311
Recently remodeled apartment in an historical Victorian house that was formerly the residence of Des Moines' original Cadillac dealer. Apartment features new Four-Seasons style bathroom, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new carpet in bedroom, and refinished hardwood floors in living room. Tall windows with window seats in both bedroom and living room. Rent includes one off-street parking space. Coin laundry in building.
This attractive home sits on a peaceful tree-lined street, within walking distance to Walhlgreens, Kum & Go Market, Sushi, Mediterranean, Mexican, McDonalds, etc. Ideal location only 7-10 minutes to downtown and convenient to West Des Moines and Jordan Creek. The Drake University area has undergone an exciting $100 million redevelopment, featuring many new restaurants, a new hotel, and a rebuilt theater. Experience the ambience of living close to the cultural and athletic events of an NCAA Division I University, including football, basketball, and the world-class Drake Relays.
The property is professionally managed and receives weekly cleaning of common areas, mowing and landscape maintenance, snow plowing, and regularly scheduled pest control. Full-time maintenance staff and 24-hour emergency service.
LEASE TERMS
**Rent includes off-street parking
**Security deposit equal to one month's rent, subject to income and credit
**Privately controlled electric heat
**One-year lease
**Non-smoking building
**One cat considered with refundable $500 pet deposit and monthly $50 pet rent
Thank you and have a nice day.
LENOX PROPERTIES
"Your First Choice in Apartment Living"
Rent includes one off-street parking space. One-year lease. No smoking.
Apartment for rent
$750/mo
2931 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
1beds
550sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats OK
Shared laundry
Off street parking
What's special
Off-street parking spaceNew four-seasons style bathroomRecently remodeled apartmentNew carpet in bedroomHistorical victorian housePeaceful tree-lined street
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Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: December 09, 2025 at 10:40pm
Learn more about the building:
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 550 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Remodeled Bathroom, Remodeled Kitchen, Window Seats
Details
- Parcel number: 09003681000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $750+3.4%$1/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Listing removed | $725$1/sqft |
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| 10/4/2025 | Price change | $725-6.5%$1/sqft |
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| 8/30/2025 | Price change | $775+3.3%$1/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Price change | $750+3.4%$1/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi

