1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Capitol East Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (105 Rentals)

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Rowat Lofts Apartments
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$1,300 - $1,330
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$940 - $1,600
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$945 - $1,605
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 25

Rowat Lofts Apartments

601 E Vine StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Velocity
$1,599 - $1,909
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$804 - $2,712
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$95
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$899 - $2,807
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Velocity

225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Des Moines Building
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$960 - $1,030
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$769 - $1,334
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$5
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$774 - $1,339
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The Des Moines Building

405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Tempo East Village
$1,325 - $2,750
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$1,050 - $2,695
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$55
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$1,105 - $2,750
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Tempo East Village

317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Eagle View Lofts
$919 - $1,059
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$821 - $1,614
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$98
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$919 - $1,712
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Eagle View Lofts

708-712 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Level
$1,334 - $1,643
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$1,218 - $2,834
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$116
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$1,334 - $2,950
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220 Maple StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Ballyard Lofts
$1,098 - $1,133
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$1,073 - $1,108
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$25
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$1,098 - $1,133
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Ballyard Lofts

350 SW 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Riverpoint Lofts
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$986 - $1,001
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$978 - $1,041
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$8
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$986 - $1,049
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Riverpoint Lofts

340 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Capitol East, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Capitol East 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Capitol East area of Des Moines, IA is found at Tempo East Village and is listed at 1,203 square feet priced from $2,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Tempo East VillageKenmare (1 Bedroom RT Type 4)1,203 Sq Ft$2,750
VelocityA221,050 Sq Ft$1,909
VelocityA221,050 Sq Ft$1,909
LevelA11 - With Den915 Sq Ft$1,520
District at 6th ApartmentsHalston II892 Sq Ft$1,062
The MeridianProsecco837 Sq Ft$1,901
R&T LoftsSidebar815 Sq Ft$1,425
The Griffin Building1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom796 Sq Ft$990
Confluence on 3rd ApartmentsReservoir794 Sq Ft$1,703
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom682 Sq Ft$980

Cheapest Available Capitol East 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Capitol East of Des Moines, IA is the 1 Bedroom- Income Restricted Model starting from $480 at Townhall Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Capitol East is currently $1,238. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Townhall Apartments1 Bedroom- Income Restricted$480
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$695
Pioneer EstatesB1$699
Capitol HeightsOne-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li...$725
The Elliott1 Bedroom$775
Maverick Apartments1/1$799
Court Ave LoftsCA-A1 - Income Restricted$847
East Village Square1x1-676$850
The Parker @ SeventhPRK A1 Condo$885
The Scott at East VillageOne Bedroom$890

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Capitol East, Des Moines, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Capitol East Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Capitol East with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Capitol East is at Townhall Apartments listed at $480.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Capitol East Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Capitol East is $1,238.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Capitol East Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Capitol East is a 1,203 square feet unit starting from $2,750 at Tempo East Village.

What is the average size for Capitol East 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Capitol East is currently 1,400 sq ft.

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