
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $480 (68 Rentals)


1501 University Ave

2303 E 9th St

Pioneer Estates

Capitol Heights

MLK Brickstone Apartments

Sutton Hill

Riverview Oaks Apartments

1464 E 14th St

The Elliott
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Maverick Apartments

Pleasant Court

Stockbridge Apartments

1303 College Ave

The Parker

722 18th St

Civic Center Court Apartments

Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats

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1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4

Eagle View Lofts/Townhomes
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The Elmhurst

High Street Brickstone

Randolph Apartments

Ballyard Lofts

718 18th St

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The Scott at East Village

East Village Square

R&T Lofts

Vine Street Lofts
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Harbach Lofts

The Des Moines Building

Court Ave Lofts

Union at Rivers Edge

The Lyon

Rumely Lofts

Jackson Crossing

Cityville on 9th

Argonne Apartments

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The Griffin Building

E300

Rowat Lofts Apartments

The Residences at River View

Water Trail Row

Mezzo on Walnut

732 19th St

Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes

319 Franklin 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 | $1,042 | $480 | $2,393 |
East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $480 | $5,873 |
| East Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $800 | $4,055 |
| East Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,100 | $2,749 |
| East Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,228 | $965 | $1,340 |
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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 $725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Village?
The cheapest apartment in East Village is 732 19th St which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in East Village costs $1,314.
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 47 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 $358 which is $956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Village.
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