1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (138 Rentals)

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East Village, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the East Village area of Des Moines, IA is found at City Square Lofts and is listed at 1,282 square feet priced from $1,421. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
City Square LoftsA81,282 Sq Ft$1,421
10th Street Lofts1BR/2.0BA1,167 Sq Ft$1,250
District at 6th ApartmentsZox II1,052 Sq Ft$1,532
VelocityA191,012 Sq Ft$1,607
VelocityA191,012 Sq Ft$1,607
Slate Age 55 Plus Active CommunityDickens1,010 Sq Ft$1,667
The ElliottFully Furnished 1 BDRM1,000 Sq Ft$1,295
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate961 Sq Ft$1,250
CityvilleArtisan- A9960 Sq Ft$1,585
The MeridianRose941 Sq Ft$1,785

Cheapest Available East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit East Village of Des Moines, IA is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $695 at Riverview Oaks Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in East Village is currently $1,364. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$695
Sutton HillA1$722
Woodland Avenue Brickstone1x1 630$730
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom$730
The Brady Apartments1BR/1.0BA$775
The Elliott1 Bedroom$775
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom$799
Sevastopol Station1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$800
East Village Square1x1-676$850
The ElmhurstModel C$865

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Village, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #17

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Village, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the East Village Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom East Village Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in East Village with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in East Village is at Riverview Oaks Apartments listed at $695.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom East Village Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in East Village is $1,364.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom East Village Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in East Village is a 1,282 square feet unit starting from $1,421 at City Square Lofts.

What is the average size for East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in East Village is currently 918 sq ft.

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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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