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Capitol East, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Capitol East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol East area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Riverview Oaks Apartments priced from $625. East Village Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Capitol East apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol East, IA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol East area is the $1.31 price per square foot B1 Model at 5Fifty5 in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,085. The second greatest value Capitol East apartment is the Vega Model at Rocket Transfer Lofts starting at $1,680 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5Fifty5B12BR,2.5BA$1.31
Rocket Transfer LoftsVega2BR,2BA$1.20
Randolph ApartmentsThe Clarke2BR,2BA$1.05
Court Ave LoftsCA-C72BR,1.5BA$1.13
Carbon 5502BR-C32BR,2BA$1.35
The Griffin Building2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate1BR,1BA$1.24
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Rumely Lofts1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.32
Riverview Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol East

What type of rentals are currently available in Capitol East?

There are currently 199 Apartments for Rent in Capitol East, IA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $4,000. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Capitol East ranging from $600 to $2,150.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Capitol East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Capitol East ranges from $600 to $2,150 with an average monthly rent of $1,272.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Capitol East?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Capitol East range from $925 to $3,376, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $1,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,322.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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