Cheap Homes for Rent in Capitol Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (19 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. Northtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. 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
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Riverview Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Park, IA

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Park area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Gateway Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,740. 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.
Gateway Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.27
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
Court Ave LoftsCA-C72BR,1.5BA$1.13
Arlington Hallett2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate1BR,1BA$1.24
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Woodland Avenue Brickstone1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.19
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Riverview Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Capitol Park?

There are currently 346 Apartments for Rent in Capitol Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $4,000. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Capitol Park ranging from $600 to $2,200.

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 $600 to $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,401.

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 $1,097 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 $965.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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