Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (91 Rentals)

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$725 - $750

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2303 E 9th St

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City Square Lofts
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$727 - $2,666
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$694 - $2,633
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$727 - $2,666
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City Square Lofts

240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Des Moines Building
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$774 - $1,339
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$769 - $1,334
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$774 - $1,339
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The Des Moines Building

405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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418 East Grand
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$810 - $1,250
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$805 - $1,245
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$810 - $1,250
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418 East Grand

418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818
$850
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$850
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1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818

1818 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Eagle View Lofts
$881 - $1,712
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$783 - $1,614
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$881 - $1,712
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Eagle View Lofts

708-712 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Velocity
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$899 - $2,807
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$804 - $2,712
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$899 - $2,807
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Velocity

225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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University Village
$900 - $975
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$815 - $890
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$900 - $975
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University Village

2225 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Maxwell
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Maxwell

915 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Capitol Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol Park area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Townhall Apartments priced from $461. Highland Park Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $597. Here are the most affordable Capitol Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Townhall ApartmentsUnit 224 - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$461
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
The Brady Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$710
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725
Capitol HeightsOne-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li...1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Park, IA

As of March 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Park area is the $1.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Capitol Park apartment is the Model A Model at The Elmhurst starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.10
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
Townhall Apartments2 Bedroom- Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1.19
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93
Highland Park ManorDeluxe 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.95
Maverick Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.18
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Capitol Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Capitol Park is at Townhall Apartments listed at $461.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Park Apartment is $480 at Townhall Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Capitol Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Capitol Park is starting from $850 at Northtown Apartments.

What is the most affordable Capitol Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Capitol Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village Green and starts from $1,100.

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