
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $650 (46 Rentals)


Capitol Heights

2303 E 9th St

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Sutton Hill

MLK Brickstone Apartments

Riverview Oaks Apartments

Woodland Avenue Brickstone

The Elliott

Pioneer Estates
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612 Bancroft St

Pleasant Court

Maverick Apartments

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Eagle View Lofts

722 18th St

Court Ave Lofts

East Village Square

Civic Center Court Apartments

The Elmhurst
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The Parker @ Seventh

High Street Brickstone

200 Grand Ave

Madison Flats

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The Scott at East Village

The Lyon

R&T Lofts

Metro Lofts

The Griffin Building
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Vine Street Lofts

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Clemens Building

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Ballyard Lofts

Jackson Crossing

Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes

La Placita on East Grand

Hawthorn Hill Apartments

Casady Apartments
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Delester- 811 16th St.

Sixth Avenue Flats

Twin Manor

Southview Manor

River Hills Apartments #2

421 College Ave

Hubbell Tower Apartments

Gateway Hill- 1731 High St.

Sevastopol Station
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718 18th St
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 | $982 | $600 | $1,747 |
East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,287 | $650 | $4,422 |
| East Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $750 | $2,894 |
| East Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,920 | $1,100 | $4,100 |
| East Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,242 | $965 | $10,000+ |
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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 Stockbridge Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in East Village costs $1,895.
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 81 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 $214 which is $1,681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Village.
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