
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $480 (42 Rentals)


Highland Park Apartments

Northtown Apartments

Capitol Heights

Riverview Oaks Apartments

614 Douglas Ave

2136 Lyon St

The Elliott
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Maverick Apartments

Grand Homes (55+ Community)

Court Ave Lofts

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The Scott at East Village

The Des Moines Building

Civic Center Court Apartments

East Village Square

The Parker
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Vine Street Lofts

The Lyon

Metro Lofts

R&T Lofts

The Fleming Building

Randolph Apartments

Rowat Lofts Apartments
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City Square Lofts

Carbon 550

Mezzo on Walnut

Highland Park Manor

La Placita on East Grand

3419 1st St

2220 E Walnut St

2342 E 13th St
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Sixth Avenue Flats

Wedgewood Apartments

River Hills Apartments #2

Grand Heights

421 College Ave

Larnerd Apartments

2636.5 Capitol Ave

3905 8th St
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The Klein Building

Luther Park Apartments
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 | $920 | $480 | $1,457 |
East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,158 | $480 | $3,118 |
| East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $650 | $4,055 |
| East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $975 | $2,673 |
| East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $1,315 | $1,634 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast End, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #33
Among cities in Iowa 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East End Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East End?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East End is under $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East End?
The cheapest apartment in East End is Highland Park Apartments which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in East End costs $2,420.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East End?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 52 regular apartments in East End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East End?
Cheap apartments in East End have an average cost of $264 which is $2,156 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East End.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
Written by: Joseph Isenberg
I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.
