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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East End Studio Apartments | $955 | $480 | $1,457 |
| East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,155 | $480 | $4,638 |
| East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $745 | $4,055 |
| East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $975 | $2,445 |
| East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $1,315 | $1,634 |
There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East End Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Sign A 13 Month Lease And Get Half Off First Month's Rent or Sign a 15 Month Lease And Get 1 Month Free Rent!Expires 07-30-2026
13-month Lease, one-month freeExpires 07-30-2026
1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease!Expires 07-30-2026
Receive 1 MONTH FREE when you apply by 8/15. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.Expires 07-30-2026
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Summer Special at R&T Lofts - Apply now and move-in by August 15th to receive up to TWO MONTHS FREE! Call our leasing office today to learn more.Expires 07-30-2026
NOW OFFERING: Waived application and admin fees! Offer available through 10/1/26.Expires 07-30-2026
2 Months Free on Select Homes. Contact Leasing Office For Details.Expires 07-30-2026
Enjoy summer savings at Velocity, right now, receive $500 RENT CREDIT. Must move-in by August 15th on any 17+ month lease. *Terms and conditions apply. See leasing office for details.Expires 07-30-2026
Receive 50% off your first four months if you apply by August 15! Terms & conditions apply. Sign a 12+ month lease to qualify.Expires 07-30-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in East End, IA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Our homes, (yes, you have your own private yard, your own four walls, park next to your home--no common hallways, no big parking lots, no bugs, smells of fires coming from the neighbor(s) whose wall you share. All this for $$$hundreds of dollars less than smaller apartments. We don't rely on rent specials that disappear to draw you in. We rely on rock bottom prices with upscale properties. We are NOT subsidized by your children and grandchildren's taxes. No upper limit income restrictions. Grand Homes prefers that interested parties make both email and voicemail contacts.Expires 01-01-2027
Experience modern living in the heart of downtown Des Moines. 418 East Grand offers thoughtfully designed studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments with efficient layouts, airy finishes, and smart storage—perfect for a connected urban lifestyle.Expires 12-31-2026
Experience urban living in the heart of Iowa’s capital at The Des Moines Building. Located steps from dining, entertainment, cultural attractions, and everyday conveniences, this community combines modern design with downtown accessibility to support your lifestyle.Expires 12-31-2026
Enjoy 2 months free rent when you sign a 20-month lease, or get a $750 credit for 9 or 10-month leases at Rowat Lofts. Schedule a tour today! Terms and conditions apply.Expires 12-31-2026
Sign a 12 month lease and get the 2nd month on us. Please mention special at time of lease signing.Expires 08-31-2026
1 month free with a 13 month lease on select units. Call for details, certain restrictions apply.Expires 08-15-2026
Sign a 12 month lease and get 1/2 of your 2nd month on usExpires 08-31-2026
Sign A 13 Month Lease And Get Half Off First Month's Rent or Sign a 15 Month Lease And Get 1 Month Free Rent!Expires 07-30-2026
13-month Lease, one-month freeExpires 07-30-2026
1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease!Expires 07-30-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in East End is at Highland Park Apartments listed at $597.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in East End is $1,132.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in East End is a 3,151 square feet unit starting from $1,153 at The Equitable Building.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in East End is currently at 510 sq ft.
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