3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Capitol East Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (35 Rentals)

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property at 252 E Center St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1

252 E Center St

Des MoinesIA50309
property at 612 E Edison Ave
$1,450
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
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612 E Edison Ave

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 1310 4th St
$1,300
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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1310 4th St

Des MoinesIA50314

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106 Davis Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

106 Davis Ave

106 Davis AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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1360 Idaho St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1360 Idaho St

1360 Idaho StDes Moines, IA 50316
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524 Indianola Rd
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524 Indianola Rd

524 Indianola RdDes Moines, IA 50315

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1354 E 12th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1354 E 12th St

1354 E 12th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Whiteline Lofts
3 Bedroom Apartments

Whiteline Lofts

120 SW 5th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Velocity
3 Bedroom Apartments

Velocity

200 Des Moines StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Maine Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Maine Apartments

1635 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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The Fifth
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The Fifth

422 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50301

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Bloomsbury Village
3 Bedroom Apartments

Bloomsbury Village

1440-1448 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50316
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Anawim Housing
3 Bedroom Apartments

Anawim Housing

1439-1439 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314

Capitol East, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Capitol East 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in the Capitol East area of Des Moines, IA is found at 5Fifty5 and is listed at 2,210 square feet priced from $2,716. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
5Fifty5C32,210 Sq Ft$2,716
7th Street BrownstonesC11,559 Sq Ft$2,214
City Square LoftsC11,473 Sq Ft$2,127
VelocityC11,432 Sq Ft$2,366
VelocityC11,432 Sq Ft$2,366
AP Lofts3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom1,407 Sq Ft$1,835
LevelC41,389 Sq Ft$2,345
Jackson Crossing3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom1,282 Sq Ft$1,684
Union at Rivers Edge3 Bed 2 Bath1,135 Sq Ft$1,522
The Edge @ Grays LandingC1-Affordable1,069 Sq Ft$1,752

Cheapest Available Capitol East 3 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit Capitol East of Des Moines, IA is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model starting from $1,522 at Union at Rivers Edge. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Capitol East is currently $2,102. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Union at Rivers Edge3 Bed 2 Bath$1,522
Jackson Crossing3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom- Accessible$1,684
The Edge @ Grays LandingC1-Affordable$1,752
AP Lofts3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$1,835
City Square LoftsC1$2,127
7th Street BrownstonesC1$2,214
5Fifty5C1$2,301
LevelC4$2,345
VelocityC1$2,366
VelocityC1$2,366

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Capitol East, Des Moines, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Capitol East Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Capitol East with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Capitol East is at Union at Rivers Edge listed at $1,522.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Capitol East Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Capitol East is $2,102.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Capitol East Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Capitol East is a 2,210 square feet unit starting from $2,716 at 5Fifty5.

What is the average size for Capitol East 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Capitol East is currently 1,850 sq ft.

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