Cheap Homes for Rent in Capitol Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $800 (22 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $547. The Aspen 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
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$547
The AspenStandard 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$597
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Park, IA

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Park area is the $1.00 price per square foot Model A Model at The Elmhurst in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Capitol Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Vine Street Lofts starting at $1,188 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Southwest 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.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
Vine Street Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
Wilkins BldgIncome Restricted2BR,1BA$1.12
Court Ave LoftsCA-C4 Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.09
The Aspen3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
The Griffin Building2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.14
1818 Pleasant St, Unit 18181818 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$1.06
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Capitol Park?

There are currently 340 Apartments for Rent in Capitol Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $450 to $16,390. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Capitol Park ranging from $865 to $2,295.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Capitol Park ranges from $865 to $2,295 with an average monthly rent of $1,612.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Capitol Park range from $947 to $3,320, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $1,725. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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