Apartments in the East End area of Des Moines with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East End Studio Apartments | $899 | $575 | $1,795 |
| East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,111 | $597 | $2,043 |
| East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,237 | $747 | $2,353 |
| East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $1,145 | $2,621 |
| East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $1,219 | $1,563 |
There are currently 15 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 Rent On 15 Month Lease!Expires 01-16-2026
Receive 2 MONTHS FREE when you move in by January 31st! Terms & conditions apply. Sign a 12+ month lease and move in by 1/31/26 to qualify.Expires 01-16-2026
Get up to $1,000 off rent on select units. Restrictions apply, see agent for details.Expires 01-16-2026
1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease If Applied By 1/31!Expires 01-16-2026
1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease!Expires 01-16-2026
Receive 1 MONTH FREE when you move in by January 31st. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.Expires 01-16-2026
Lock in your new apartment home at City Square Lofts and take advantage of our limited-time offer: 1 Month Free on a 12-Month Lease or 1.5 Months Free on a 16-Month Lease. Must move in by December 31, 2025 to qualify! Terms and conditions apply.Expires 01-16-2026
New year, new special at LEVEL. Right now, receive THREE MONTHS FREE! This special won't last long, act fast! *Terms and conditions apply. See leasing office for details.Expires 01-16-2026
Receive 1 MONTH FREE when you move in by January 31st. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.Expires 01-16-2026
1 Month Free Rent On 12 Month Lease! Free Application Fee If You Apply Within 48 Hours After Touring!Expires 01-16-2026
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.
Enjoy one month free rent at Rowat Lofts! Don’t miss your chance to lock in big savings. 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
Enjoy one month 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
? Rent Special at the Fleming Building ? Sign a 13-month lease and receive 1 month FREE RENT! Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer — experience modern living in the heart of downtown while enjoying unbeatable savings. ?? Fleming Building ?? Call today to schedule a tour!Expires 02-28-2026
1 Month Free Rent On 15 Month Lease!Expires 01-16-2026
Receive 2 MONTHS FREE when you move in by January 31st! Terms & conditions apply. Sign a 12+ month lease and move in by 1/31/26 to qualify.Expires 01-16-2026
Get up to $1,000 off rent on select units. Restrictions apply, see agent for details.Expires 01-16-2026
1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease If Applied By 1/31!Expires 01-16-2026
1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease!Expires 01-16-2026
Receive 1 MONTH FREE when you move in by January 31st. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.Expires 01-16-2026
Lock in your new apartment home at City Square Lofts and take advantage of our limited-time offer: 1 Month Free on a 12-Month Lease or 1.5 Months Free on a 16-Month Lease. Must move in by December 31, 2025 to qualify! Terms and conditions apply.Expires 01-16-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in East End is at The Fleming Building listed at $725.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in East End is $1,224.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in East End is a 2,114 square feet unit starting from $755 at City Square Lofts.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in East End is currently at 502 sq ft.
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