
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Capitol East Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (98 Rentals)


Cityville on 9th

The Meridian

Rowat Lofts Apartments

418 East Grand

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Tempo East Village

District at 6th Apartments

Nexus at Gray's Landing
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Fourth And Court

The Edge @ Grays Landing

The Des Moines Building

Randolph Apartments

The Fleming Building

The Elliott

East Village Square
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219 E Grand

City Square Lofts

Vine Street Lofts

The Griffin Building

Jackson Crossing

AP Lofts

E300

Riverview Oaks Apartments

College Hill Apartments

Harbach Lofts
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The Scott at East Village

Civic Center Court Apartments

Madison Flats

The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments

Maverick Apartments

The Plaza

Capitol Village Lofts

1625 Oakland Ave

6th and Hickman Apartments

1900 Arlington Ave
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2447 E Walnut St

1507 12th St

715 Hickman Rd

1942 Arlington Ave

EMC Insurance Group

904 SE 10th St

301-307 E Court Ave

Mercy Park Apartments

Droukas Court

1326 E 9th St
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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 98 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 Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Capitol East area of Des Moines, IA is found at R&T Lofts and is listed at 716 square feet priced from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| R&T Lofts | Columnist | 716 Sq Ft | $1,000 |
| The Meridian | Merlot | 706 Sq Ft | $1,540 |
| District at 6th Apartments | Miller | 582 Sq Ft | $1,033 |
| Confluence on 3rd Apartments | Ember | 576 Sq Ft | $1,360 |
| The Fleming Building | #8 - Studio | 525 Sq Ft | $875 |
| The Parker | Sutton | 495 Sq Ft | $910 |
| Maverick Apartments | 0/1 | 480 Sq Ft | $745 |
| Rowat Lofts Apartments | Studio - Slate | 476 Sq Ft | $995 |
| Cityville on 9th | Sutton | 467 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
| Maxwell | Studio | 452 Sq Ft | $999 |
Cheapest Available Capitol East Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Capitol East of Des Moines, IA is the Sayers - Affordable Model starting from $725 at East Village Square. The average price for all Studio apartments in Capitol East is currently $986. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| East Village Square | Sayers - Affordable | $725 |
| Maverick Apartments | 0/1 | $745 |
| Civic Center Court Apartments | Studio - Apply Now | $800 |
| The Scott at East Village | Studio | $826 |
| R&T Lofts | Byline | $850 |
| The Fleming Building | #8 - Studio | $875 |
| The Parker | Sutton | $910 |
| Rowat Lofts Apartments | Studio - Slate | $995 |
| Maxwell | Studio | $999 |
| 418 East Grand | Studio - The Flow | $1,010 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Capitol East Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Capitol East with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Capitol East is at East Village Square listed at $725.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Capitol East Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Capitol East is $986.
What is the largest available Studio Capitol East Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Capitol East is a 716 square feet unit starting from $1,000 at R&T Lofts.
What is the average size for Capitol East Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Capitol East is currently 475 sq ft.
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