
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $480 (54 Rentals)


2825 SE 14th St

2825 SE 14th St

2825 SE 14th St

2825 SE 14th St

Pioneer Estates

Capitol Heights

MLK Brickstone Apartments

Riverview Oaks Apartments

The Elliott
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Pleasant Court

Maverick Apartments

1303 College Ave

Stockbridge Apartments

722 18th St

Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats

Civic Center Court Apartments

The Elmhurst

The Des Moines Building

High Street Brickstone
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The Scott at East Village

Madison Flats

East Village Square

Randolph Apartments

The Parker @ Seventh

The Lyon

R&T Lofts

Metro Lofts

Eagle View Lofts

Vine Street Lofts
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The Griffin Building

Court Ave Lofts

641 19th St

Union at Rivers Edge

Rumely Lofts

City Square Lofts

Jackson Crossing

Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes

La Placita on East Grand
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2220 E Walnut St

Hawthorn Hill Apartments

Casady Apartments

The Delester Apartments

Sixth Avenue Flats

Twin Manor

Southview Manor

River Hills Apartments #2

Hubbell Tower Apartments

421 College Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Village Studio Apartments | $987 | $480 | $1,791 |
East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $480 | $2,899 |
| East Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $750 | $4,055 |
| East Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $995 | $2,749 |
| East Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $965 | $1,634 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Village, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #14
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Village, Des Moines, IA
East High School
Hiatt Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Village is under $745.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Village?
The cheapest apartment in East Village is The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in East Village costs $1,932.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Village?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 71 regular apartments in East Village that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Village?
Cheap apartments in East Village have an average cost of $251 which is $1,681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Village.
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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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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.
