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

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

3d 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 Mar 14

Walden Point - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

9.7

Excellent

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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 Apr 1

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry

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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

$655

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 18

Top amenities
Carpet
The Kingston - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.1

Very good

The Kingston

1419 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$675–$725

Apartment for rent

Civic Center Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Civic Center Court Apartments

200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

Studio

1 bath

$700–$750

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

8.5

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

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Nearby rental good for pet owners

Maverick Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Maverick Apartments

1400 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$799

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
The Scott at East Village - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

2d ago

9.3

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

$872–$1,668

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Package Service
Storage

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1809 Arlington Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap River Bend apartment for rent in Des Moines

1809 Arlington Ave #3, Des Moines, IA 50314

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 7

Top amenities
Carpet
In-Unit Laundry
910 E Railroad Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap East Village condo for rent in Des Moines

910 E Railroad Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Condo for rent

Available Jan 20

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Package Service
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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$450

Capitol Park

$890–$1,271

East Village

$700–$750

Downtown Des Moines

The Lyon - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

$947–$1,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Cable
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Management

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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

$975

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 10

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

2d ago

7.8

Very good

Tempo East Village

317 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,050–$2,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
EV Charging
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
1523 Des Moines Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

1523 Des Moines Street

1523 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

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 | Concierge service

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 15

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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

2716 Maple St - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

Cheap Fairground house for rent in Des Moines

Affordable | Garage parking | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

House for rent

2300 Lyon St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Fairground house for rent in Des Moines

2300 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,245

House for rent

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808 Des Moines St #808-1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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808 Des Moines St #808-1, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 25

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
2935 Indianapolis Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Accent house for rent in Des Moines

2935 Indianapolis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

House for rent

1807 E Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap Capitol East house for rent in Des Moines

3 Bed 2 Bath Fenced in Yard HUD Accepted

1807 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$1,794

House for rent

Available Apr 1

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
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

$1,895

House for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
1420 Thompson Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

Cheap Union Park house for rent in Des Moines

1420 Thompson Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$1,899

House for rent

Available Mar 18

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
Central Heat
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
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
400 Sw 7th St #308 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Des Moines condo for rent in Des Moines

400 Sw 7th St #308, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,900

Condo for rent

Available Jan 15

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Elevator
Furnished
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Storage
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