
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (97 Rentals)
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1333 22nd Street

Arlington Hallett

Pleasant Court

Argonne Apartments

The Scott at East Village

1826 6th Ave

East Village Square

Capitol Heights Apartments

MLK Brickstone Apartments

1908 Arlington Ave

2303 E 9th St

Treehouse Apartments

Civic Center Court Apartments

The Des Moines Building

Old Main & Drake Apartments

High Street Brickstone

Grand heights Apartments

Studios in historic neighborhood and buildng

The Fleming Building

Randolph Apartments

Rowat Lofts

City Square Lofts

Newens Dairy Lofts

Jackson Crossing

Woodland Avenue Brickstone

The Griffin Building

1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4

1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818

1048 19th St

The Deco

421 College Ave

Eagle View Lofts

Vine Street Lofts

10th Street Lofts

University Village

Cityville

University Place Lofts

Madison Flats

Rivers Run

The Parker @ Seventh

200 Grand Ave
Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitol Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Capitol Park Studio Apartments | $1,117 | $600 | $2,330 |
Capitol Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $565 | $3,690 |
Capitol Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $660 | $3,132 |
Capitol Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $1,095 | $3,439 |
Capitol Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $965 | $1,662 |
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There are currently 97 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Capitol Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Capitol Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol Park area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $575. Village Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Capitol Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highland Park Apartments (DSM) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $575 |
Village Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Concord Apartments | Studio 5 | Studio,1BA | $625 |
Northtown Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
The Scott at East Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Argonne Apartments | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $695 |
1333 22nd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
East Village Square | Studio 390-392 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Capitol Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
MLK Brickstone Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Park, IA
As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Park area is the $1.22 price per square foot Vega Model at Rocket Transfer Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,705. The second greatest value Capitol Park apartment is the Model A Model at The Elmhurst starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rocket Transfer Lofts | Vega | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
The Elmhurst | Model A | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
The Aspen | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
The Griffin Building | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
High Street Brickstone | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Woodland Avenue Brickstone | 2x1 850 | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Riverview Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Madison Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
MLK Brickstone Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Northtown Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCapitol Park, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #13
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA
Carver Elementary
East High School
Hiatt Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Capitol Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Capitol Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol Park is under $730.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol Park?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol Park is Stockbridge Apartments which is listed at $565, while the average apartment in Capitol Park costs $2,003.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol Park?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 77 regular apartments in Capitol Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Capitol Park?
Cheap apartments in Capitol Park have an average cost of $276 which is $1,727 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Park.
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