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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East End Studio Apartments | $911 | $480 | $1,531 |
| East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,130 | $480 | $3,320 |
| East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $767 | $2,987 |
| East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $975 | $2,624 |
| East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,666 | $1,291 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East End Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Receive a $75.00 application/admin fee credit when you apply, are approved, and execute a 12 + month lease at Tempo! Terms and conditions apply. Contact management or leasing for more details.Expires 04-30-2026
Right now, receive a $500 RENT CREDIT when you sign a 13-15 month lease only. Move into your new home by May 15th and start the month off fresh in your new apartment. *Terms and conditions apply. See leasing office for details.Expires 04-30-2026
1 Month Free Rent On 15 Month Lease!Expires 04-30-2026
1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease!Expires 04-30-2026
Receive 1 month of free & 1 month of free parking if you move in by 5/31. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.Expires 04-30-2026
Get waived application and admin fees on select units when you move in by 5/31!Expires 04-30-2026
Receive 2 MONTHS FREE when you move in by 5/31/26! Terms & conditions apply. Sign a 12+ month lease to qualify.Expires 04-30-2026
1 Month Free on a 13 Month LeaseExpires 04-30-2026
1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease For Studio & 2 Bedroom Units!Expires 04-30-2026
1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease!Expires 04-30-2026
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
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
Receive a $75.00 application/admin fee credit when you apply, are approved, and execute a 12 + month lease at Tempo! Terms and conditions apply. Contact management or leasing for more details.Expires 04-30-2026
MARCH SPECIAL at The Fleming Building! Spring into your new home with an unbeatable deal! $200 OFF your first 3 months of rent Only $99 deposit on all units! Downtown living at its finest — historic charm meets modern convenience at The Fleming Building. Limited time offer — March only! Don't miss out! Call or DM us today to schedule a tour!Expires 08-07-2026
One month free when you sign a 12 month lease! Must sign by 5/15/2026!Expires 05-15-2026
Receive 1 Month Free If You Sign a 12 Month Lease by 5/15/2026Expires 05-15-2026
Receive 1 MONTH FREE when you move in by 5/31. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.Expires 04-30-2026
Summer Kickoff Special — Ask us how you can save at R&T Lofts, this special won't last long!Expires 04-30-2026
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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 $1,167.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in East End is a 3,151 square feet unit starting from $1,209 at The Equitable Building.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in East End is currently at 503 sq ft.
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