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Townhall Apartments
1601 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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219 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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333 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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1414-1424 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50316
2303 E 9th St
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240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Des Moines Building
405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Randolph Apartments
202 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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418 East Grand
418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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660 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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1400 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50316
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The Fleming Building
218 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Scott at East Village
700 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Jackson Crossing
100-150 E Jackson AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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308 Court AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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1809 Arlington Ave
1809 Arlington AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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District at 6th Apartments
201 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Griffin Building
319 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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615 Park StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Madison Flats
1720 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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915 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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200 Grand Ave
200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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300 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Eagle View Lofts
708-712 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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550 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Rowat Lofts Apartments
601 E Vine StDes Moines, IA 50309
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717 Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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415 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
1354 E 12th St
Des MoinesIA50316
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100 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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101 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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340 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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104 SW 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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1405 SE 1st StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Fourth And Court
420 Court AveDes Moines, IA 50301
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Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
241-243 E 24th St
Des MoinesIA50317
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The Edge @ Grays Landing
406 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Ballyard Lofts
350 SW 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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103 SW 3rd StDes Moines, IA 50309
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1540 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50316
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1230 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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916 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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421 College Ave
421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Capitol View Apartments
1441 Capitol AveDes Moines, IA 50316
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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 | $1,010 | $461 | $1,853 |
| Capitol East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $480 | $4,161 |
| Capitol East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $850 | $2,710 |
| Capitol East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,029 | $1,209 | $2,833 |
| Capitol East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,227 | $1,291 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Capitol East Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Capitol East Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol East area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Townhall Apartments priced from $461. Riverview Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Capitol East apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townhall Apartments | Studio- Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $461 |
| Riverview Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Pioneer Estates | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Capitol Heights Apartments | One-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li... | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| City Square Lofts | S1 | Studio,1BA | $727 |
| Des Moines Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $774 |
| The Elliott | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Lyon | New Construction Studio (F) | Studio,1BA | $797 |
| Maverick | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Fleming Building | #4 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $815 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol East, IA
As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol East area is the $1.28 price per square foot Bootlegger Model at The Equitable Building in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,421. The second greatest value Capitol East apartment is the Market Rate Model at Wilkins Bldg starting at $1,500 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Equitable Building | Bootlegger | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Wilkins Bldg | Market Rate | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Townhall Apartments | 2 Bedroom- Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Vine Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Riverpoint Lofts | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Rumely Lofts | 1 Bedroom Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Maverick Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| East Village Square | 1x1-676 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Riverview Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Pioneer Estates | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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East High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Capitol East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol East is under $815.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol East?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol East is Townhall Apartments which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Capitol East costs $7,133.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol East?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 64 regular apartments in Capitol East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Capitol East?
Cheap apartments in Capitol East have an average cost of $203 which is $6,930 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol East.
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