
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $765 (45 Rentals)


2825 SE 14th St

Stockbridge Apartments

Sutton Hill

Riverview Oaks Apartments

1809 Arlington Ave, Unit 10

MLK Brickstone Apartments

1809 Arlington Ave, Unit 3

1354 E 12th St
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910 E Railroad Ave, Unit GARDEN

822 Hartford Ave, Unit A05

828 Hartford Ave

Pleasant Court

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The Scott at East Village

The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments

The Parker @ Seventh

Court Ave Lofts

241-243 E 24th St
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High Street Brickstone

1547 13th St

1987 SW 1st St

The Des Moines Building

1171 21st St

Vine Street Lofts

Rumely Lofts

418 East Grand
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Wilkins Bldg

Allterra Property Solutions

1201 E Bell Avenue

Capitol View Apartments

Laurel Village Apartments

Casady Apartments

Hubbell Tower Apartments

Flats on Pleasant

River Hills Apartments #2
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Sixth Avenue Flats

910 E Railroad

1412 Alpha Ave

1914 10th St

1302 E 12th St

1300 E 12th St

30 E Kirkwood Ave

1364 Idaho St

1921 Logan 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 | $993 | $480 | $1,796 |
| East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,272 | $480 | $4,798 |
East Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,522 | $765 | $2,932 |
| East Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $1,095 | $2,833 |
| East Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,703 | $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 $730.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Village?
The cheapest apartment in East Village is 1201 E Bell Avenue which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in East Village costs $1,928.
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 66 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 $185 which is $1,743 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Village.
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
Written by: Joseph Isenberg
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.

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.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
