Cheap Homes for Rent in East Village Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $900 (16 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. Sutton Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $689. Here are the most affordable East Village apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Sutton HillA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$689
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$690
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, IA

As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $1.16 price per square foot Vega Model at Rocket Transfer Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,620. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the Model A Model at The Elmhurst starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
Rocket Transfer LoftsVega2BR,2BA$1.16
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
The Griffin Building2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.14
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
1818 Pleasant St, Unit 18181818 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$1.06
Sevastopol Station1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$1.08
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Village

What type of rentals are currently available in East Village?

There are currently 324 Apartments for Rent in East Village, IA with pricing that ranges from $450 to $12,090. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Village ranging from $900 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Village?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Village ranges from $900 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,739.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Village?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Village range from $965 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $1,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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