Cheap Homes for Rent in the Easter Lake Area Des Moines, IA from $1,800 (4 Rentals)

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property at 7000 Lake Hill Dr

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7000 Lake Hill Dr

Des MoinesIA50320
property at 2935 Lake Hill Dr

$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2935 Lake Hill Dr

Des MoinesIA50320

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Easter Lake Area, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Easter Lake Area, IA

As of July 25, 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 Meadows starting at $995 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Somerset 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 Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Park2 Bed /2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
The JeffersonJefferson 2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.04
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.06
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00

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Easter Lake Area, Des Moines, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Easter Lake Area

What type of rentals are currently available in Easter Lake Area?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Easter Lake Area, IA with pricing that ranges from $705 to $1,610. There are also 5 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Easter Lake Area ranging from $1,800 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Easter Lake Area?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Easter Lake Area ranges from $1,800 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,211.

Expert Rental Resources

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.