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

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

4d 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 55+ - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Walden Point 55+

1200 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Affordable | Fitness center | On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$509–$904

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

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

1441 Capitol Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

1441 Capitol Ave

1441 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | On-site laundry | Central heat

Studio

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
SOLD 7/30/2025 The Kingston - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

Nearby rental good for eco-living

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$595

Capitol East

Nearby rental good for social life

$450

Capitol Park

Maverick Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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
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
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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

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 18

Top amenities
Carpet
The Scott at East Village - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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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

$750–$1,673

Apartment for rent

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

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$450

Capitol Park

$450

Capitol Park

$997–$1,195

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$596–$904

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711 Bancroft - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Indianola Hills apartment for rent in Des Moines

711 Bancroft

711 Bancroft St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

418 East Grand - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

418 East Grand

418 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$835–$1,530

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Elevator
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
Package Service
Rowat Lofts Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

32m 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

$905–$1,635

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Management
Oven
Package Service
The Lyon - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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The Lyon

660 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$997–$1,647

Apartment for rent

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

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1106 Garfield Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap Capitol Park house for rent in Des Moines

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,090

House for rent

Available Sep 26

Top amenities
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
1831 Logan Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol East house for rent in Des Moines

1831 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

1341 Stewart St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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

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
203 Astor St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap Capitol East house for rent in Des Moines

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

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1229 Mccormick St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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

1229 Mccormick St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Concierge Service
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Package Service
2201 Maple St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Fairground house for rent in Des Moines

2201 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable | Microwave

3 beds

1 bath

$1,395

House for rent

1334 E 14th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol Park house for rent in Des Moines

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

1 bath

$1,550

House for rent

Available Aug 25

Top amenities
Carpet
Dishwasher
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

$1,895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
400 Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Des Moines condo for rent in Des Moines

400 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Furnished
In-Unit Laundry
600 E 5th St - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

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600 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,252

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Central Heat
Elevator
Furnished
TV
Wi-Fi
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