Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Easter Lake Area Des Moines, IA from $500 (39 Rentals)

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Park Ridge Apartments
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$825 - $925
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Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Meredith Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meredith Homes

3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Libertad Des Moines
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Libertad Des Moines

4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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South View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

South View Apartments

4221 SE 13th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Cedar Crest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Melbourne IV 55+ Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melbourne IV 55+ Living

5514 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Meadows
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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Shelly Rose Estates
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shelly Rose Estates

3721 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Easter Lake Area, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Easter Lake Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Easter Lake Area area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Forest priced from $705. The Ridges has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Easter Lake Area apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Elmcrest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
The JeffersonJefferson unrenovated 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$855
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$870
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
The Oaks1/1 Renovated1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Easter Lake Area, IA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Easter Lake Area area is the $0.93 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Easter Lake Area apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Vineyards starting at $1,295 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Easter Lake Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
The Vineyards3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.06
Rosemont PlaceC13BR,2BA$1.08
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
The JeffersonJefferson unrenovated 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Watrous ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.02

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Easter Lake Area, Des Moines, IA

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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Easter Lake Area Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Easter Lake Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Easter Lake Area Apartment is $705 at Park Forest.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Easter Lake Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Easter Lake Area is starting from $769 at Park Forest.

What is the most affordable Easter Lake Area Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Easter Lake Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows and starts from $995.

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