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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East End Studio Apartments | $941 | $461 | $1,578 |
| East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,168 | $480 | $4,227 |
| East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,296 | $750 | $2,612 |
| East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,057 | $975 | $4,100 |
| East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,254 | $1,291 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East End Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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1 Month Free on a 13 Month LeaseExpires 03-15-2026
1 Month Free Rent On 15 Month Lease!Expires 03-15-2026
Receive 1 month of free rent PLUS 1 month of free parking when you move in by 3/31/26. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.Expires 03-15-2026
Receive 2 MONTHS FREE when you move in by 3/31! Terms & conditions apply. Sign a 12+ month lease to qualify.Expires 03-15-2026
1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease For Studio & 2 Bedroom Units!Expires 03-15-2026
1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease!Expires 03-15-2026
Receive 1 MONTH FREE when you move in by March 31st. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.Expires 03-15-2026
Make you move this March: Move-in by March 15th and receive a $500 RENT CREDIT on a 13+ month lease. *Terms and conditions apply. See leasing office.Expires 03-15-2026
Get TWO MONTHS FREE when you sign a lease for a new home with us! Terms and conditions apply - see the leasing team for details.Expires 03-15-2026
Enjoy up to six weeks free on all new leases. Restrictions apply, see agent for details.Expires 03-16-2026
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. EMAIL INQUIRIES PREFERRED. PHONE CALLS MAY GO UNANSWERED BUT WILL BE RETURNED IF A VOICEMAIL IS LEFT.Expires 01-01-2027
Sign a 12+ month lease and receive up to $1,310 in free rent at 418 East Grand! Contact our office for more details and schedule a tour today to take advantage of this limited-time offer. Terms and conditions apply.Expires 12-31-2026
Enjoy up to 2 months free rent at The Des Moines Building! Contact our office for more details and schedule a tour today to take advantage of this special offer! Terms and conditions apply.Expires 12-31-2026
Rowat Lofts offers spacious studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments with modern finishes, high ceilings, and thoughtful layouts in the heart of Des Moines’ energetic East Village. Enjoy perks like on-site parking, a fitness center, theater room, and community courtyard—just steps from shopping, dining, and entertainment.Expires 12-31-2026
Big savings, downtown living -Receive your first month free on select two bedroom apartments. 12 month leases.Expires 08-07-2026
Enjoy up to six weeks free on all new leases. Restrictions apply, see agent for details.Expires 03-16-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in East End is at Civic Center Court Apartments listed at $700.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in East End is $1,207.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in East End is a 2,114 square feet unit starting from $727 at City Square Lofts.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in East End is currently at 474 sq ft.
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