Apartments for rent in the Capitol East area of Des Moines that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!
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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol East Studio Apartments | $1,155 | $450 | $2,405 |
| Capitol East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $650 | $3,150 |
| Capitol East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $875 | $3,051 |
| Capitol East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,114 | $1,075 | $3,500 |
| Capitol East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $1,322 | $1,322 |
There are currently 69 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Capitol East Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
See all Apartments in Des MoinesThe apartment community in the Capitol East area of Des Moines, IA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is The Residences at River View with prices starting from $1,113 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Confluence on 3rd Apartments scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,077. Here are the most Pet Friendly Capitol East apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at River View | 4/4 | McKinley School Columbus Park | $1,113 |
| Confluence on 3rd Apartments | 4/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $1,077 |
| Cityville | 3.8/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $950 |
| R&T Lofts | 3.8/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $900 |
| Jackson Crossing | 3.8/4 | McKinley School Columbus Park | $840 |
| The Meridian | 3.8/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $1,477 |
| Tempo East Village | 3.6/4 | East Village | $1,170 |
| Civic Center Court Apartments | 3.4/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $750 |
| 219 E Grand | 3.2/4 | East Village | $1,325 |
| E300 | 3.2/4 | East Village | $950 |
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Capitol East of Capitol East is the Studio - Apply Now Model at Civic Center Court Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $750. The second cheapest Capitol East Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at The Elliott starting at $750. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Capitol East apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Center Court Apartments | Studio - Apply Now | $750 |
| The Elliott | Studio | $750 |
| R&T Lofts | Byline | $900 |
| Cityville | Capital City 2 - M5 | $950 |
| E300 | Studio | $950 |
| Velocity | S1 | $1,019 |
| Confluence on 3rd Apartments | Canyon | $1,099 |
| Tempo East Village | Crosby (Studio Type 1) | $1,170 |
| Jackson Crossing | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom No Patio | $1,382 |
| The Meridian | Port | $1,477 |
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Do you have children? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Des Moines, Capitol East is one of the A-list submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, trails and recreation, and access to highly-rated school districts.
Do you like parks and greenspace? this submarket is a highly-rated part of town for its many nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
There's good news if you raise dogs or cats. This part of Des Moines is now ranked as one of our favorite neighborhoods for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Minimal bike infrastructure
A few nearby public transportation options
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Capitol East is at 1826 6th Ave listed at $650.
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Capitol East is $1,427.
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Capitol East is a 3,151 square feet unit starting from $1,736 at The Equitable Building.
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Capitol East is currently at 578 sq ft.
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