Very nice to be so close to campus but not really on campus, but it was annoying to basically be living in an upgraded dorm with the same people we lived with for the past 2 years, which is why we decided to find a house that we could live in off campus but still be close to campus. ...

Drake Village West is an affordable apartment option right next to the Drake Campus. It has 1-4 bedroom options, is well-maintained, and has study rooms and a gym available. The apartments include internet, gas, and electric, and are a great way to break out of the dorms into a sense of independence. ...