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Housing

Drake University off-campus graduate and professional student housing.
       Drake West Village - opened Fall 2008 - Just three blocks from the Law School.

Drake University offers two sources for information regarding off-campus housing.
  • Drake Real Estate is the rental office for University-owned off-campus housing and can be reached at 1-800-44-DRAKE, extension 2196, or 515-271-2196.
  • Drake Landlord Tenant Association compiles lists of available rentals in the Drake area and can be reached at 1-800-44-DRAKE, extension 3711, or 515-271-3711.
In addition, several apartment complexes very close to campus are popular choices of law students. Further information can be obtained by contacting:

Old Main Apartments, 1217 24th Street, 515-279-5035
Apartments By Ellingson, 740 18th Street, 515-244-0226
Drake Park Apartments, 1260 34th Street, 515-274-2729
University Place Lofts, 2300 University Avenue, 515-274-2729
University Park Apartments, 3811 University Avenue, 515-274-1154
*Off-campus housing in the Drake area is popular among students, and waiting lists are common; therefore, it is important to make contacts as soon as possible.

Once you have chosen a place to live, it will be necessary to make arrangements for utilities. You may reach the telephone company, Qwest, at (515) 286-5010, MidAmerican Energy at (888) 427-5632, and the Des Moines Water Works at (515) 283-8700.

Other Resources:
Des Moines Register
Apartment Blue Book
Apartments.com

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