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

The Meridian

Rowat Lofts

Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

The Equitable Building

Court Ave Lofts

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Harbach Lofts

219 E Grand

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Jackson Crossing

The Residences at River View

AP Lofts

Vine Street Lofts

The Deco

Connolly Lofts

Carbon 550

Argonne Apartments

Union at Rivers Edge

The Scott at East Village Apartments

Rumely Lofts

Civic Center Court Apartments

Capitol Heights
East Village, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Village?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Village Studio Apartments | $1,071 | $450 | $1,763 |
East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $565 | $2,369 |
East Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $660 | $3,082 |
East Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $870 | $3,263 |
East Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,206 | $965 | $4,609 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 138 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Village Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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City Square Lofts | A8 | 1,282 Sq Ft | $1,421 |
10th Street Lofts | 1BR/2.0BA | 1,167 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
District at 6th Apartments | Zox II | 1,052 Sq Ft | $1,532 |
Velocity | A19 | 1,012 Sq Ft | $1,607 |
Velocity | A19 | 1,012 Sq Ft | $1,607 |
Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community | Dickens | 1,010 Sq Ft | $1,667 |
The Elliott | Fully Furnished 1 BDRM | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,295 |
Wilkins Bldg | Market Rate | 961 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
Cityville | Artisan- A9 | 960 Sq Ft | $1,585 |
The Meridian | Rose | 941 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Riverview Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $695 |
Sutton Hill | A1 | $722 |
Woodland Avenue Brickstone | 1x1 630 | $730 |
MLK Brickstone Apartments | One Bedroom | $730 |
The Brady Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $775 |
The Elliott | 1 Bedroom | $775 |
Pleasant Court | 1 Bedroom | $799 |
Sevastopol Station | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $800 |
East Village Square | 1x1-676 | $850 |
The Elmhurst | Model C | $865 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Village, Des Moines, IA
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Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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