
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $767 (33 Rentals)


Riverview Oaks Apartments

Northtown Apartments

Grand Homes (55+ Community)

1809 Arlington Ave, Unit 10

1809 Arlington Ave, Unit 3

3914-3916 2nd Ave

Woodland Meadows
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3274 E Euclid Ave

1354 E 12th St

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The Scott at East Village

The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments

Court Ave Lofts

241-243 E 24th St

The Des Moines Building
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Vine Street Lofts

The Parker @ Seventh

Wilkins Bldg

Eastview Manor

Highland Park Manor

Capitol View Apartments

Wedgewood Apartments

Eastview
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Sixth Avenue Flats

1412 Alpha Ave

1302 E 12th St

1300 E 12th St

3252 Dubuque Ave

2616 Bowdoin St

2634 E Walnut St
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1364 Idaho 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 | $899 | $480 | $1,432 |
| East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,134 | $480 | $4,798 |
East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $767 | $2,850 |
| East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $975 | $2,666 |
| East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,544 | $1,291 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast End, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #34
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 $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East End?
The cheapest apartment in East End is Riverview Oaks Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in East End costs $9,450.
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 56 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 $300 which is $9,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East End.
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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.

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