
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $650 (57 Rentals)


Northtown Apartments

3225 5th Ave

2303 E 9th St

1333 22nd Street

Capitol Heights

MLK Brickstone Apartments

Eagle View Lofts

Riverview Oaks Apartments

The Elliott
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Woodland Avenue Brickstone

Woodland Meadows

Pleasant Court

Maverick Apartments

200 Grand Ave

1614 Arlington Ave

Civic Center Court Apartments

Arlington Hallett

722 18th St

Old Main & Drake Apartments
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East Village Square

1614 Arlington Ave, Unit Unit 4

The Elmhurst

Randolph Apartments

High Street Brickstone

Madison Flats

The Parker @ Seventh

University Place Lofts

University Village

The Scott at East Village
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Metro Lofts

The Griffin Building

Rumely Lofts

Ballyard Lofts

Vine Street Lofts

Wilkins Bldg

The Fleming Building

Clemens Building
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The Lyon

R&T Lofts

Jackson Crossing

Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes

Highland Park Apartments (DSM)

La Placita on East Grand

Hawthorn Hill Apartments

Delester- 811 16th St.

Sixth Avenue Flats

The Aspen
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Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitol Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Park Studio Apartments | $952 | $595 | $1,728 |
Capitol Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,264 | $650 | $4,561 |
| Capitol Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $750 | $2,894 |
| Capitol Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $1,100 | $2,898 |
| Capitol Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,869 | $965 | $10,000+ |
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Best Local Schools in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA
Carver Elementary
East High School
Hiatt Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Capitol Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol Park is under $730.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol Park?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol Park is Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Capitol Park costs $1,801.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol Park?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 82 regular apartments in Capitol Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Capitol Park?
Cheap apartments in Capitol Park have an average cost of $240 which is $1,561 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Park.
Expert Rental Resources
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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
