
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (98 Rentals)


Rowat Lofts Apartments

418 East Grand

The Parker

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Tempo East Village

District at 6th Apartments

Velocity

R&T Lofts

Fourth And Court

The Equitable Building
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Randolph Apartments

The Lyon

The Des Moines Building

East Village Square

Metro Lofts

Level

219 E Grand

City Square Lofts

Vine Street Lofts

The Griffin Building
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Wilkins Bldg

E300

Carbon 550

Court Ave Lofts

Riverview Oaks Apartments

Northtown Apartments

College Hill Apartments

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The Scott at East Village

The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments

Grand Homes (55+ Community)
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1120 E 6th St, Unit 2

3514 3rd St, Unit 5

1809 Arlington Ave, Unit 6

241-243 E 24th St

1301 E 12th St

1522 E 16th St

3020 Columbia St

4122 Cornell St

1364 Idaho St

2703 Hull Ave
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290 E 17th St

1345 7th St

1321 E 27th St

3101 Bowdoin St

3633 Bowdoin St

2618 E Grand Ave

2716 Maple St

1406 E 27th Ct

e5w Building

The Klein Building
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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 | $945 | $480 | $1,457 |
| East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,141 | $480 | $4,113 |
East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $795 | $4,055 |
| East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,011 | $975 | $2,495 |
| East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $1,315 | $1,634 |
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Largest Available East End 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the East End area of Des Moines, IA is found at R&T Lofts and is listed at 1,569 square feet priced from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| R&T Lofts | Nameplate | 1,569 Sq Ft | $1,800 |
| Mezzo on Walnut | Villa | 1,490 Sq Ft | $2,600 |
| Level | B6 | 1,192 Sq Ft | $2,115 |
| The Equitable Building | Bootlegger | 1,110 Sq Ft | $1,649 |
| Wilkins Bldg | Market Rate | 1,066 Sq Ft | $1,400 |
| The Lyon | 2 Bed (F) | 1,045 Sq Ft | $1,497 |
| Court Ave Lofts | CA-C8 - Income Restricted | 1,032 Sq Ft | $1,297 |
| East Village Square | Briggs | 1,018 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
| Vine Street Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 924 Sq Ft | $1,059 |
| Metro Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 903 Sq Ft | $995 |
Cheapest Available East End 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit East End of Des Moines, IA is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $795 at Northtown Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in East End is currently $1,443. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Northtown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $795 |
| Riverview Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $800 |
| The Aspen | Cypress Deluxe (W/D) | $940 |
| The Scott at East Village | Two Bedroom | $975 |
| Metro Lofts | 2 Bedroom | $995 |
| Court Ave Lofts | CA-C1 - Income Restricted | $1,045 |
| Vine Street Lofts | 2 Bedroom - Affordable | $1,059 |
| The Parker | Banks | $1,155 |
| Wilkins Bldg | Income Restricted | $1,225 |
| The Griffin Building | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,225 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom East End Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in East End with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in East End is at Northtown Apartments listed at $795.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom East End Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in East End is $1,443.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom East End Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in East End is a 1,569 square feet unit starting from $1,800 at R&T Lofts.
What is the average size for East End 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in East End is currently 730 sq ft.
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