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

25 rentals

1326 E 9th St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol Park apartment for rent in Des Moines

1326 E 9th St #4, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | Carpet | Concierge service

Studio

1 bath

$450

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 20

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 Sep 2

Walden Point - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

9.7

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Walden Point

1200 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Affordable | Fitness center | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$509–$768

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 11

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry

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1513 Des Moines St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol East apartment for rent in Des Moines

1513 Des Moines St #1, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | Ceiling fan | Concierge service

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities
Concierge Service
1326 E 9th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Capitol Park apartment for rent in Des Moines

1326 E 9th St #2, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | Carpet | Fireplace

Studio

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 28

Top amenities
Carpet
Package Service
1441 Capitol Ave - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

1441 Capitol Ave

1441 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | On-site laundry | Central heat

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry

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Nearby rental good for pet owners

$600

Capitol Park

1614 E Grand Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9

Excellent

1614 E Grand Ave

1614 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable

Studio

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

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

$700

$655

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 18

Top amenities
Carpet
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SOLD 7/30/2025 The Kingston - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

SOLD 7/30/2025 The Kingston

1419 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | In-unit laundry

Studio

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Maverick Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Maverick Apartments

1400 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | On-site laundry

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$695–$799

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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$450

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$450

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$745–$820

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Capitol Heights - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Capitol Heights

1424 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

The Scott at East Village - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

9.9

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The Scott at East Village

700 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

Studio–4 beds

1 bath

$725–$1,636

Apartment for rent

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

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1513 Des Moines St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol East apartment for rent in Des Moines

1513 Des Moines St #2, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$745

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities
Concierge Service
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
711 Bancroft - Photo 1 of 1

13h 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 Lyon - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

9.6

Excellent

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The Lyon

660 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$777–$1,297

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Management

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1106 Garfield Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol Park house for rent in Des Moines

1106 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,090

House for rent

Available Oct 1

Top amenities
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
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

1341 Stewart St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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

1341 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Oct 1

Top amenities
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
Storage
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1248 E 17th Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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

1248 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$1,245

Apartment for rent

203 Astor St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol East house for rent in Des Moines

203 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

2208 Elizabeth Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap Accent house for rent in Des Moines

2208 Elizabeth Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable | Deck | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

House for rent

Available Apr 11

1703 E Grand Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol East house for rent in Des Moines

1703 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

2 baths

$1,550

House for rent

Available Nov 15

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
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

309 E 5th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap East Village apartment for rent in Des Moines

309 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,845

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
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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