1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (91 Rentals)

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Tempo East Village
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$1,375 - $1,455
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$1,050 - $1,455

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Tempo East Village

317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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property at 1400 E Walnut St

$3,036 - $3,156

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 15

1400 E Walnut St

Des MoinesIA50316
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e5w Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

e5w Building

303-313 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Klein Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Klein Building

3614 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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Mezzo on Walnut
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mezzo on Walnut

606 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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1710 Oakland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1710 Oakland Ave

1710 Oakland AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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808 E 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

808 E 11th St

808 E 11th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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312 E 21st St
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312 E 21st St

312 E 21st StDes Moines, IA 50317

East End, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available East End 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the East End area of Des Moines, IA is found at Mezzo on Walnut and is listed at 1,090 square feet priced from $2,150. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Mezzo on WalnutScala1,090 Sq Ft$2,150
VelocityA221,050 Sq Ft$1,806
VelocityA221,050 Sq Ft$1,806
LevelA11 - With Den915 Sq Ft$1,495
R&T LoftsSidebar815 Sq Ft$1,425
District at 6th ApartmentsHalston771 Sq Ft$1,158
The AspenPine Deluxe718 Sq Ft$715
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom700 Sq Ft$800
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom682 Sq Ft$1,005
219 E Grand1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom648 Sq Ft$1,195

Cheapest Available East End 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit East End of Des Moines, IA is the Aria 3 Model starting from $350 at Mezzo on Walnut. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in East End is currently $1,135. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Mezzo on WalnutAria 3$350
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed$597
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed$597
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$695
The AspenPine Deluxe$715
The Elliott1 Bedroom$775
Maverick Apartments1/1$799
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom$800
East Village Square1x1-676$850
The Des Moines Building1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment$864

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East End, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #34

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom East End Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in East End with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in East End is at Mezzo on Walnut listed at $350.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in East End is $1,135.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in East End is a 1,090 square feet unit starting from $2,150 at Mezzo on Walnut.

What is the average size for East End 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in East End is currently 976 sq ft.

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