
Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (177 Rentals)


District at 6th Apartments

Fourth And Court

The Equitable Building

Court Ave Lofts

The Parker @ Seventh

418 East Grand
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Randolph Apartments

The Lyon

The Fleming Building

R&T Lofts

219 E Grand

City Square Lofts
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The Griffin Building

Vine Street Lofts

Carbon 550

College Hill Apartments

The Scott at East Village

Rivers Run

Civic Center Court Apartments

Capitol Heights

East Village Square
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The Des Moines Building

Grand heights Apartments

The Flats at Highland Park Apartments

Grand Homes (55+ Community)

1908 Arlington Ave, Unit 3

3719 3rd St

1908 Arlington Ave

3225 5th Ave
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1542 Pennsylvania Ave

1326 E 9th St

2826 Oxford St

3419 1st St
East End, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East End?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
East End Studio Apartments | $1,021 | $450 | $1,595 |
East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,203 | $595 | $2,367 |
East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $647 | $2,559 |
East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $870 | $3,239 |
East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,798 | $1,322 | $4,609 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast End, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #25
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East End, Des Moines, IA
Garton Elementary
East High School
Hiatt Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have a family with younger kids? East End has now become known as a leading residential area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to the best education resources.
Outdoors Rating
We think living with the outdoors is critically important. This neighborhood is a highly-rated residential neighborhood for its the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This submarket is one of our favorite high-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, concierge services, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
Do you have dogs or cats? this part of Des Moines ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Getting Around the East End Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
34 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
24 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about East End
How much are Studio apartments in East End?
There are currently 50 Studio Apartments in East End with rent ranges from $450 to $1,595 with an average price of $1,021.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom East End Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East End ranges from $595 to $2,367 with an average monthly rent of $1,203.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in East End cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East End range from $647 to $2,559. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,421.
How expensive are East End Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 20 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East End on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $870 to $3,239 - averaging $1,669 for the location.
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