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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA

25 rentals

1441 Capitol Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.3

Excellent

1441 Capitol Ave

1441 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | On-site laundry | Central heat

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$650–$695

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
2220 E Walnut St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Fairground apartment for rent in Des Moines

Affordable | Carpet | Concierge service

1 bed

1 bath

$655

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 18

Top amenities
Carpet
The Lyon - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Lyon

660 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$797–$1,400

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Management

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Walden Point - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

9.4

Excellent

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Walden Point

1200 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Affordable | Fitness center | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$860

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 3

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry

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421 College Avenue #301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Affordable | On-site laundry | Carpet

Studio

1.5 baths

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 17

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
Controlled Access
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
421 College Avenue #305 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 18

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management

Nearby rental good for eco-living

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$1,080

Capitol Park

1354 E 12th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol Park apartment for rent in Des Moines

Large 2 Bedroom Main Floor Duplex of Up/Down Duplex Full Basement

1354 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 10

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Rowat Lofts Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.5

Very good

Rowat Lofts Apartments

601 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$945–$1,605

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Management
Oven
Package Service
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Tempo East Village - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5h ago

8.4

Very good

Tempo East Village

317 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$995–$1,685

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
EV Charging
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Oven
Storage
1302 E 12th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol Park condo for rent in Des Moines

1302 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,080

Condo for rent

Available Apr 13

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Central Heat
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
Package Service
Storage
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1228 E 13th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol Park apartment for rent in Des Moines

1228 E 13th St #1, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

Studio

0 baths

$1,085

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
1713 Lyon St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol East house for rent in Des Moines

1713 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | In-unit laundry

3 beds

1 bath

$1,095

House for rent

Available Apr 17

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
1513 Des Moines St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol East apartment for rent in Des Moines

1513 Des Moines St #3, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | In-unit laundry

3 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 6

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
701 Monona Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.4

Very good

701 Monona Ave

701 Monona Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,100–$1,200

Apartment for rent

1525 Des Moines St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol East townhouse for rent in Des Moines

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

House for rent

1364 Idaho St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Martin Luther King Jr. Park house for rent in Des Moines

1364 Idaho St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

House for rent

1240 Sampson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Martin Luther King Jr. Park townhouse for rent in Des Moines

1240 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available May 5

Top amenities
Concierge Service
On-Site Laundry
703 Monona Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.4

Very good

703 Monona Ave

703 Monona Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

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2824 Des Moines St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Fairground house for rent in Des Moines

2824 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Apr 22

Top amenities
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
2120 Capitol Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Fairground house for rent in Des Moines

2120 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$1,395

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
816 Grandview Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Union Park house for rent in Des Moines

Renovated 3 BD next to Grandview Univ

816 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$1,495

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
2050 E Grand Ave #2050 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Fairground house for rent in Des Moines

2050 E Grand Ave #2050, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

House for rent

Available Sep 2

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Storage
1513 Dean Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol East house for rent in Des Moines

1513 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

1 bath

$1,795

House for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
119 4th St #110 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap Downtown Des Moines house for rent in Des Moines

119 4th St #110, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$1,900

House for rent

400 Walnut St #301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Des Moines condo for rent in Des Moines

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
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