
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Capitol East Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (112 Rentals)


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Cityville on 9th

The Meridian

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Tempo East Village

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Fourth And Court

The Equitable Building

The Fleming Building

The Elliott

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The Lyon

The Des Moines Building

East Village Square

Randolph Apartments

Eagle View Lofts/Townhomes

219 E Grand

City Square Lofts

Vine Street Lofts

The Griffin Building
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The Residences at River View

Ballyard Lofts

AP Lofts

Water Trail Row

Connolly Lofts

Carbon 550

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The Scott at East Village

Riverpoint Lofts

Madison Flats

Rumely Lofts

Union at Rivers Edge

Harbach Lofts

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Capitol East, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitol East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol East Studio Apartments | $1,027 | $480 | $2,360 |
Capitol East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,268 | $480 | $5,581 |
| Capitol East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $800 | $3,705 |
| Capitol East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $1,159 | $2,720 |
| Capitol East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $1,262 | $1,561 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 112 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Capitol East Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 Mezzo on Walnut and is listed at 1,090 square feet priced from $2,150. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mezzo on Walnut | Scala | 1,090 Sq Ft | $2,150 |
| Level | A11 - With Den | 924 Sq Ft | $1,453 |
| The Meridian | Riesling | 904 Sq Ft | $1,795 |
| District at 6th Apartments | Halston II | 892 Sq Ft | $1,259 |
| Wilkins Bldg | Income Restricted | 879 Sq Ft | $995 |
| Randolph Apartments | The Boone | 861 Sq Ft | $1,040 |
| The Equitable Building | Waltz | 860 Sq Ft | $1,548 |
| R&T Lofts | Caption | 858 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
| Velocity | A14 | 856 Sq Ft | $1,305 |
| Vine Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 682 Sq Ft | $942 |
Cheapest Available Capitol East 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Capitol East of Des Moines, IA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $647 at 319 Franklin Ave. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Capitol East is currently $1,268. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 319 Franklin Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | $647 |
| Pioneer Estates | B1 | $699 |
| 2447 E Walnut Street | 1BR/1.0BA | $725 |
| Capitol Heights | 1BR/1.0BA | $725 |
| Riverview Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $745 |
| Maverick Apartments | 1/1 | $799 |
| The Parker | Anna | $835 |
| Eagle View Lofts/Townhomes | A1 - Income Restricted | $865 |
| East Village Square | Andre -Affordable | $900 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCapitol East, Des Moines, IA
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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 319 Franklin Ave listed at $647.
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 $1,268.
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 1,090 square feet unit starting from $2,150 at Mezzo on Walnut.
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 650 sq ft.
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