Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Easter Lake Area Des Moines, IA from $600 (38 Rentals)

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Park Ridge Apartments
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$775 - $935
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Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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South View Apartments
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South View Apartments

4221 SE 13th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Cedar Crest Apartments
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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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$1,175 - $1,295

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2000 Meadow Ct

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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
Ivy IIElevated 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$747
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Magnolia Park3rd Floor 2/2.02BR,2BA$775
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$789
Rosemont PlaceB22BR,1BA$817
Elmcrest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Watrous ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$834

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Easter Lake Area, IA

As of April 26, 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 2-Bedroom Model at Fort Des Moines starting at $975 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Southwest 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
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Park3rd Floor 2/2.02BR,2BA$0.78
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.06
Watrous ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.04
Ivy IIElevated 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.12

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Easter Lake Area, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #49

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Easter Lake Area?

The cheapest apartment in Easter Lake Area is Park Forest which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Easter Lake Area costs $1,258.

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 29 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 $268 which is $990 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Easter Lake Area.

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