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East End, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East End area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $547. Northtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable East End apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$547
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Riverview Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725
Civic Center Court ApartmentsStudio - Apply NowStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, IA

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the East End area is the $1.13 price per square foot CA-C7 Model at Court Ave Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,147. The second greatest value East End apartment is the 2BR-C3 Model at Carbon 550 starting at $1,296 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Court Ave LoftsCA-C72BR,1.5BA$1.13
Carbon 5502BR-C32BR,2BA$1.28
The Griffin Building2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate1BR,1BA$1.24
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 41614 Arlington Ave1BR,1BA$1.42
Riverview Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.14
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about East End

What type of rentals are currently available in East End?

There are currently 186 Apartments for Rent in East End, IA with pricing that ranges from $547 to $4,000. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East End ranging from $600 to $2,150.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East End?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East End ranges from $600 to $2,150 with an average monthly rent of $1,284.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East End?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East End range from $975 to $2,983, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $1,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,322.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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