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

25 rentals

1326 E 9th St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol Park apartment for rent in Des Moines

1326 E 9th St #5, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | Carpet | Concierge service

Studio

1 bath

$450

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 2

1441 Capitol Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

1441 Capitol Ave

1441 Capitol Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | On-site laundry | Central heat

Studio

1 bath

$550

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
Maverick Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.3

Very good

Maverick Apartments

1400 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Civic Center Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Civic Center Court Apartments

200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$700–$900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Capitol Heights - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Capitol Heights

1424 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

Nearby rental good for pet owners

Des Moines Street #C20 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap Capitol East apartment for rent in Des Moines

Hampton House - C-20

Des Moines Street #C20, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

Studio

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
418 East Grand - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.8

Very good

418 East Grand

418 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$755–$1,380

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Elevator
Furnished
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
Package Service
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711 Bancroft - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

711 Bancroft

711 Bancroft St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

The Scott at East Village - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Scott at East Village

700 East 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

Studio–4 beds

1 bath

$782–$1,636

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management

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Des Moines Street #C10 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap Capitol East apartment for rent in Des Moines

Hampton House - C-10

Des Moines Street #C10, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$870

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Central Heat
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
Storage
Des Moines Street #B19 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap Capitol East apartment for rent in Des Moines

Hampton House - B-19

Des Moines Street #B19, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$870

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

Top amenities
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
Storage
1809 Arlington Avenue #6 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap River Bend apartment for rent in Des Moines

1809 Arlington Avenue #6, Des Moines, IA 50314

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 5

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
The Lyon - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.6

Excellent

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The Lyon

660 East 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$997–$1,597

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Cable
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management

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609 East 5th Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap East Village apartment for rent in Des Moines

Charming Updated 1 Bed • 1 Bath Apartment in Des Moines’ East Village

609 East 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | Storage | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

1254 East 24th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Accent house for rent in Des Moines

1254 East 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

$1,095

Price drop

House for rent

1513 Des Moines Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap Capitol East apartment for rent in Des Moines

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

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Concierge service

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 15

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Tempo East Village - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

7.8

Very good

Tempo East Village

317 East 6th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,100–$1,350

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
EV Charging
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Oven
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1523 Des Moines Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1523 Des Moines Street

1523 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$1,145

Apartment for rent

1921 Logan Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol East house for rent in Des Moines

COZY QUIET STREET SECTION 8 HUD WELCOME

1921 Logan Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | Garage parking | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Dec 1

309 East 5th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap East Village apartment for rent in Des Moines

309 East 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
2222 East 12th Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Union Park house for rent in Des Moines

2222 E 12th Street - 1

2222 East 12th Street #1, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

1 bath

$1,495

House for rent

Available Nov 24

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Central Heat
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
631 Des Moines Street ##639 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap East Village apartment for rent in Des Moines

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631 Des Moines Street ##639, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$1,540

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
1214 E 21st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Des Moines

1214 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$1,645

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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