1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (27 Rentals)

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The Maverick
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Maverick

1400 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50316

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2900 Easton Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2900 Easton Blvd

2900 Easton BlvdDes Moines, IA 50317
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2453 E Grand Ave
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2453 E Grand Ave

2453 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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1453 Capitol Ave
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1453 Capitol Ave

1453 Capitol AveDes Moines, IA 50316
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1364 Idaho St
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1364 Idaho St

1364 Idaho StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Copper Shores Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Copper Shores Village

1500 Edgewater DrDes Moines, IA 50327
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Bloomsbury Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bloomsbury Village

1440-1448 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50316

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4333 Parkridge Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4333 Parkridge Ave

4333 Parkridge AvePleasant Hill, IA 50327

East Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available East Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the East Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is found at District at 6th Apartments and is listed at 1,052 square feet priced from $1,537. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
District at 6th ApartmentsZox II1,052 Sq Ft$1,537
VelocityA201,026 Sq FtCall for Rates
The ElliottFully Furnished 1 BDRM1,000 Sq Ft$1,295
Rowat LoftsA6 With Den - Ivory778 Sq Ft$1,195
The Lyon1 Bed + Den - Conversion738 Sq Ft$1,297
Park Forest1x1 630630 Sq Ft$695
Sutton HillA1 - Renovated572 Sq Ft$614
Confluence on 3rd ApartmentsFalls568 Sq Ft$1,304
Virginia Park Affordable Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath560 Sq FtCall for Rates
Pioneer EstatesB1500 Sq Ft$735

Cheapest Available East Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit East Des Moines of Des Moines, IA is the A1 Model starting from $614 at Sutton Hill. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in East Des Moines is currently $1,304. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Sutton HillA1$614
Park Forest1x1 630$695
Pioneer EstatesB1$735
The Elliott1 Bedroom$775
Confluence on 3rd ApartmentsDrift$1,077
Rowat LoftsA3 - Silver$1,104
VelocityA4$1,173
The Lyon1 Bed - Conversion$1,247
District at 6th ApartmentsZox II$1,537

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East Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom East Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in East Des Moines with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in East Des Moines is at Sutton Hill listed at $614.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom East Des Moines Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in East Des Moines is $1,304.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom East Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in East Des Moines is a 1,052 square feet unit starting from $1,537 at District at 6th Apartments.

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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