
Apartments for Rent in the Capitol East Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA Under $1,200 (74 Rentals)


Cityville on 9th

418 East Grand

Rowat Lofts Apartments

The Parker

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Tempo East Village

District at 6th Apartments

Velocity

Maxwell

R&T Lofts
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

The Fleming Building

The Elliott

Metro Lofts

The Edge @ Grays Landing

The Lyon

The Des Moines Building

East Village Square

Randolph Apartments

Eagle View Lofts/Townhomes
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City Square Lofts

Vine Street Lofts

The Griffin Building

Wilkins Bldg

Jackson Crossing

The Residences at River View

Ballyard Lofts

AP Lofts

E300

Water Trail Row
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Court Ave Lofts

Riverview Oaks Apartments

College Hill Apartments

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The Scott at East Village

Riverpoint Lofts

Madison Flats

Rumely Lofts

Union at Rivers Edge

Harbach Lofts

Civic Center Court Apartments
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Capitol Heights

The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments

Pioneer Estates

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1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4

1809 Arlington Ave, Unit 3

513 E 24th St

917 Maury St

830 Hartford Ave

802 SE 10th St

1809 Arlington 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 | $1,027 | $480 | $2,360 |
| Capitol East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,268 | $480 | $5,581 |
| Capitol East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $800 | $3,705 |
| Capitol East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $1,159 | $2,720 |
| Capitol East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $1,262 | $1,561 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCapitol East, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #19
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA
East High School
Hiatt Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol East
How much are Studio apartments in Capitol East?
There are currently 97 Studio Apartments in Capitol East with rent ranges from $480 to $2,360 with an average price of $1,027.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Capitol East Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Capitol East ranges from $480 to $5,581 with an average monthly rent of $1,268.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Capitol East cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Capitol East range from $800 to $3,705. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,622.
How expensive are Capitol East Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 28 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Capitol East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,159 to $2,720 - averaging $2,102 for the location.
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