Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (83 Rentals)

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East Village, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Village area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Village Green priced from $600. Concord Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable East Village apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5Studio,1BA$675
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
City Square LoftsS1Studio,1BA$699
Sutton HillB12BR,1BA$709
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Woodland Avenue Brickstone1x1 6301BR,1BA$730
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, IA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $1.25 price per square foot C3 Model at 5Fifty5 in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,758. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Gateway Lofts starting at $1,740 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5Fifty5C33BR,2.5BA$1.25
Gateway Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.29
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
Vine Street Lofts2 Bedroom - Affordable2BR,2BA$0.81
Court Ave LoftsCA-C4 Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.09
The Griffin Building2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.14
1818 Pleasant St, Unit 18181818 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$1.03
Woodland Avenue Brickstone1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.08
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Village, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #17

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Village?

The cheapest apartment in East Village is Riverview Oaks Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in East Village costs $2,223.

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 $228 which is $1,995 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Village.

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