Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol East Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (61 Rentals)

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Capitol East, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 Maverick Apartments priced from $695. Capitol Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Capitol East apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maverick Apartments0/1Studio,1BA$695
Capitol HeightsOne-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li...1BR,1BA$725
The Des Moines BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$735
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
Civic Center Court ApartmentsStudio - Apply NowStudio,1BA$750
City Square LoftsS1Studio,1BA$755
The Elliott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$790
418 East GrandStudio - The FlowStudio,1BA$790
The Griffin BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol East, IA

As of February 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol East area is the $1.35 price per square foot #1 - 2 Bedroom Model at The Fleming Building in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Capitol East apartment is the CA-C2 Model at Court Ave Lofts starting at $1,200 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Fleming Building#1 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Court Ave LoftsCA-C22BR,2BA$1.38
Wilkins BldgIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$1.18
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
1120 E 6th St apt 3, Unit 31120 E 6th St apt 32BR,1BA$1.25
Union at Rivers Edge111_1b61BR,1BA$1.41
Madison Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Rumely Lofts1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.32
East Village Square1x1-6761BR,1BA$1.26
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Iowa including Capitol East, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol East?

The cheapest apartment in Capitol East is Capitol Heights which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Capitol East costs $11,240.

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 74 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 $222 which is $11,018 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol East.

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