
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol East Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (58 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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Legacy Park Apartments

2636.5 Capitol Ave
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1989 SW 1st St

1522 E 16th St

800-828 Hartford Ave

Luther Park Apartments
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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 | $986 | $480 | $1,791 |
| Capitol East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $480 | $3,158 |
| Capitol East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $800 | $4,055 |
| Capitol East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,061 | $1,157 | $2,788 |
| Capitol East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $1,315 | $1,634 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Capitol East Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol East?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol East is Pioneer Estates which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Capitol East costs $2,224.
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 57 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 $197 which is $2,027 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol East.
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