Studio Apartments for Rent in the Capitol East Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (96 Rentals)

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Rowat Lofts Apartments
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$945 - $1,070
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$940 - $1,600
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$945 - $1,605
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Rowat Lofts Apartments

601 E Vine StDes Moines, IA 50309
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418 East Grand
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$790 - $935
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$785 - $1,305
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$5

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$790 - $1,310
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418 East Grand

418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Velocity
$899 - $1,105
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$804 - $2,712
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$95

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$899 - $2,807
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Velocity

225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Des Moines Building
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$774 - $799
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$769 - $1,334
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$774 - $1,339
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The Des Moines Building

405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Tempo East Village
$1,050 - $1,355
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$1,050 - $2,695
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$55

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$1,105 - $2,750
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Tempo East Village

317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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City Square Lofts
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$727 - $857
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$694 - $2,633
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$33

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$727 - $2,666
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City Square Lofts

240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Plaza
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The Plaza

300 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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1625 Oakland Ave
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1625 Oakland Ave

1625 Oakland AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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1507 12th St
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1507 12th St

1507 12th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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2447 E Walnut St
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2447 E Walnut St

2447 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50317
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715 Hickman Rd
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715 Hickman Rd

715 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50314
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904 SE 10th St
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904 SE 10th St

904 SE 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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1326 E 9th St
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1326 E 9th St

1326 E 9th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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1605 Oakland Ave
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1605 Oakland Ave

1605 Oakland AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Droukas Court
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Droukas Court

1236-1238 E 12th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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1313 E 23rd St
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1313 E 23rd St

1313 E 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50317

Capitol East, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 851 square feet priced from $950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
R&T LoftsCopy851 Sq Ft$950
The MeridianMerlot706 Sq Ft$1,688
District at 6th ApartmentsMiller II689 Sq Ft$1,027
Fourth And CourtStudio674 Sq Ft$1,150
219 E GrandStudio637 Sq Ft$1,150
Nexus at Gray's LandingOrchid- 627 SF627 Sq Ft$1,030
Tempo East VillageMott (Studio Type 3)622 Sq Ft$1,355
AP LoftsStudio598 Sq Ft$950
City Square LoftsS3570 Sq Ft$857
Rowat Lofts ApartmentsStudio - Gypsum with Alcove551 Sq Ft$1,015

Cheapest Available Capitol East Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Capitol East of Des Moines, IA is the Studio- Income Restricted Model starting from $461 at Townhall Apartments. The average price for all Studio apartments in Capitol East is currently $1,010. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Townhall ApartmentsStudio- Income Restricted$461
City Square LoftsS1$727
The Des Moines BuildingStudio$774
The LyonNew Construction Studio (F)$797
The Fleming Building#4 - Studio$815
418 East GrandStudio - The Flow$825
District at 6th ApartmentsMcBride$858
The Griffin BuildingStudio$875
VelocityS2$899
E300Studio$915

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Capitol East, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #18

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States 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, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 Townhall Apartments listed at $461.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Capitol East is $1,010.

What is the largest available Studio Capitol East Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Capitol East is a 851 square feet unit starting from $950 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 300 sq ft.

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