Studio Apartments for Rent in the Capitol East Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (97 Rentals)

418 East Grand

The Meridian

Rowat Lofts Apartments

The Parker @ Seventh

Tempo East Village

District at 6th Apartments

Nexus at Gray's Landing

Velocity

Maxwell
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R&T Lofts

Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Fourth And Court

Randolph Apartments

The Lyon

The Fleming Building

The Elliott

The Des Moines Building

The Edge @ Grays Landing
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City Square Lofts

Vine Street Lofts

Jackson Crossing

The Griffin Building

Riverview Oaks Apartments

College Hill Apartments

Harbach Lofts

Civic Center Court Apartments
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Madison Flats

The Scott at East Village

East Village Square

Maverick Apartments

Capitol Village Lofts

The Plaza

1509 6th Ave

1715 Oakland Ave

6th and Hickman Apartments

6th and Hickman Apartments

119 4th St

618-626 Bancroft St

6th and Hickman Apartments

229 College Ave

1710 7th St

1802 Oakland Ave

301-307 E Court Ave

704 Fremont St

1326 E 9th St

1625 Oakland Ave
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 | $968 | $695 | $1,728 |
| Capitol East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $690 | $4,561 |
| Capitol East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $750 | $2,670 |
| Capitol East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $1,145 | $2,863 |
| Capitol East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,289 | $1,385 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 97 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 851 square feet priced from $950. 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 | Copy | 851 Sq Ft | $950 |
| The Meridian | Merlot | 706 Sq Ft | $1,562 |
| District at 6th Apartments | Miller II | 689 Sq Ft | $1,063 |
| City Square Lofts | S3 | 570 Sq Ft | $865 |
| Tempo East Village | Hudson (Studio Type 2) | 555 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
| Rowat Lofts Apartments | Studio - Gypsum with Alcove | 551 Sq Ft | $1,065 |
| The Griffin Building | Studio | 518 Sq Ft | $800 |
| Fourth And Court | Studio + Balcony | 497 Sq Ft | $1,040 |
| The Parker @ Seventh | PRK S1A | 495 Sq Ft | $910 |
| AP Lofts | Studio | 454 Sq Ft | $895 |
Cheapest Available Capitol East Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Capitol East of Des Moines, IA is the 0/1 Model starting from $695 at Maverick Apartments. The average price for all Studio apartments in Capitol East is currently $968. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Maverick Apartments | 0/1 | $695 |
| The Des Moines Building | Studio | $735 |
| City Square Lofts | S1 | $755 |
| 418 East Grand | Studio - The Flow | $790 |
| The Griffin Building | Studio | $800 |
| Randolph Apartments | The Polk | $825 |
| Jackson Crossing | Studio | $857 |
| E300 | Studio | $895 |
| AP Lofts | Studio | $895 |
| The Lyon | Studio (F) | $897 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCapitol East, Des Moines, IA
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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA
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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 Maverick Apartments listed at $695.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Capitol East Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Capitol East is $968.
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 473 sq ft.
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