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The average rent in Capitol East, Des Moines, as of June 2026, is down 16.06% compared to last month but up 17.45% year-over-year.
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2d ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$745–$799
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4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$725
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5d+ ago
1441 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Central heat
Studio
1 bath
$545
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Capitol Park apartment for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Capitol Park house for rent in Des Moines
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
Capitol Park apartment for rent in Des Moines
1228 E 13th St #1, Des Moines, IA 50316
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
Studio
0 baths
$1,085
Apartment for rent
On-Site Laundry
Central Heat
In-Unit Laundry
Air Conditioning
3d ago
Fairground house for rent in Des Moines
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Martin Luther King Jr. Park house for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
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5d+ ago
Capitol Park condo for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,080
Condo for rent
Available Apr 13
5d+ ago
Fairground house for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
Fairground apartment for rent in Des Moines
Concierge service | Package service
1 bed
1 bath
$655
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
2h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 22
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$860
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 3
5d+ ago
Downtown Des Moines condo for rent in Des Moines
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Fitness center
2 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Condo for rent
These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.
11h ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Union Park house for rent in Des Moines
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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Available Jun 1
2d ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,259 –$4,000
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2d ago
308 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Fitness center
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Accent house for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
House for rent
5d+ ago
Accent house for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
$1,150
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
McKinley School - Columbus Park house for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$975
House for rent
Available May 23
5d+ ago
Downtown Des Moines house for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Fairground house for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
Available Apr 22
5d+ ago
River Bend apartment for rent in Des Moines
1809 Arlington Ave #3, Des Moines, IA 50314
In-unit laundry | Storage | Carpet
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 7
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Capitol East, a neighborhood in Des Moines, IA, sees one-bedroom apartments averaging around $750 per month in 2025. These units typically measure about 473 sqft and represent a significant portion of the rental market with approximately 4 listings available monthly.
Two-bedroom apartments in Capitol East rent for around $1,100 per month in 2025. These units average 860 sqft and have about 2 listings available monthly in this Des Moines neighborhood.
Three-bedroom apartments in Capitol East average around $1,200 per month in 2025. These larger units typically offer 1,159 sqft of living space, with about 2 listings available monthly.
Capitol East in Des Moines offers relatively affordable rental options, with 2025 rents averaging around $870 per month across all property types. Studios provide the most budget-friendly entry point at around $670 monthly, while larger three-bedroom units reach around $1,200 per month.
Apartments in Capitol East average 660 sqft across all unit types. Studios and one-bedrooms offer compact living at 475 sqft and 473 sqft respectively, while two-bedrooms provide 860 sqft and three-bedrooms offer the most space at 1,159 sqft.
Capitol East sees both one-bedroom apartments and studios as the most common rental types, each averaging about 4 listings per month. The neighborhood maintains a total of approximately 13 rental listings available monthly across all unit sizes.
Two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments each average about 2 listings per month in Capitol East, making them the least frequently available rental types. Both unit sizes offer more spacious living compared to the more readily available studios and one-bedrooms.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
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