Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Easter Lake Area Des Moines, IA from $549 (17 Rentals)

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Easter Lake Area, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Easter Lake Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Easter Lake Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $854 | $549 | $1,189 |
Easter Lake Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $928 | $583 | $1,800 |
Easter Lake Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $965 | $1,700 |
Easter Lake Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Easter Lake Area Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Getting Around the Easter Lake Area Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
38 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
24 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Easter Lake Area Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Easter Lake Area?
The cheapest apartment in Easter Lake Area is Sutton Hill which is listed at $549, while the average apartment in Easter Lake Area costs $1,261.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Easter Lake Area?
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 28 regular apartments in Easter Lake Area 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 Easter Lake Area?
Cheap apartments in Easter Lake Area have an average cost of $562 which is $699 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Easter Lake Area.
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