
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $450 (39 Rentals)


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Arlington Hallett

Pleasant Court
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The Edge @ Grays Landing

The Parker @ Seventh

Ingersoll Square Lofts
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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 | $1,125 | $450 | $2,388 |
Capitol Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,397 | $565 | $2,880 |
Capitol Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $647 | $3,082 |
Capitol Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $947 | $3,320 |
Capitol Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $965 | $1,750 |
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Getting Around the Capitol Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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 $725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol Park?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol Park is Argonne Apartments which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Capitol Park costs $2,110.
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 73 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 $215 which is $1,895 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Park.
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