
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Capitol East Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (99 Rentals)


The Aston East Village

Cityville on 9th

418 East Grand

The Meridian

Rowat Lofts Apartments

The Parker

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Tempo East Village

District at 6th Apartments

Nexus at Gray's Landing
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Velocity

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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Fourth And Court

The Edge @ Grays Landing

The Fleming Building

Randolph Apartments

The Des Moines Building

The Elliott
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219 E Grand

City Square Lofts

Vine Street Lofts

The Griffin Building

Jackson Crossing

AP Lofts

Riverview Oaks Apartments

College Hill Apartments

Madison Flats
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Harbach Lofts

Civic Center Court Apartments

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The Scott at East Village

The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments

Maverick Apartments

2243 SW 9th St

The Plaza

Capitol Village Lofts

1625 Oakland Ave

6th and Hickman Apartments
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1900 Arlington Ave

2447 E Walnut St

1507 12th St

715 Hickman Rd

904 SE 10th St

301-307 E Court Ave

Mercy Park Apartments

Droukas Court

1942 Arlington Ave

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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 | $982 | $575 | $1,791 |
| Capitol East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,222 | $480 | $5,347 |
| Capitol East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $800 | $4,055 |
| Capitol East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $1,160 | $2,749 |
| Capitol East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $1,315 | $1,634 |
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There are currently 99 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 The Meridian and is listed at 706 square feet priced from $1,624. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meridian | Merlot | 706 Sq Ft | $1,624 |
| District at 6th Apartments | Miller | 582 Sq Ft | $1,008 |
| Rowat Lofts Apartments | Studio - Gypsum with Alcove | 568 Sq Ft | $1,070 |
| Maxwell | Studio | 452 Sq Ft | $999 |
| Randolph Apartments | The Polk | 434 Sq Ft | $859 |
| Confluence on 3rd Apartments | Agate | 433 Sq Ft | $1,207 |
| Mezzo on Walnut | Staccato 1 | 396 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
| The Elliott | Studio | 394 Sq Ft | $710 |
| 418 East Grand | Studio - The Flow | 374 Sq Ft | $975 |
Cheapest Available Capitol East Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Capitol East of Des Moines, IA is the Studio Model starting from $710 at The Elliott. The average price for all Studio apartments in Capitol East is currently $982. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Elliott | Studio | $710 |
| Randolph Apartments | The Polk | $859 |
| 418 East Grand | Studio - The Loop | $960 |
| Rowat Lofts Apartments | Studio - Marble | $995 |
| Maxwell | Studio | $999 |
| District at 6th Apartments | Miller | $1,008 |
| Mezzo on Walnut | Staccato 2 | $1,100 |
| Confluence on 3rd Apartments | Agate | $1,207 |
| The Meridian | Cabernet | $1,518 |
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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 The Elliott listed at $710.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Capitol East Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Capitol East is $982.
What is the largest available Studio Capitol East Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Capitol East is a 706 square feet unit starting from $1,624 at The Meridian.
What is the average size for Capitol East Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Capitol East is currently 485 sq ft.
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