
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (27 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Des Moines?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Des Moines Studio Apartments | $1,198 | $795 | $2,286 |
East Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $597 | $2,519 |
East Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $583 | $2,950 |
East Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $1,150 | $2,641 |
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Largest Available East Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the East Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is found at Velocity and is listed at 1,026 square feet . Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Velocity | A20 | 1,026 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
The Elliott | Fully Furnished 1 BDRM | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,295 |
Rowat Lofts | A6 With Den - Ivory | 806 Sq Ft | $1,179 |
Harbach Lofts | 1 Bedroom - K - Downtown View | 766 Sq Ft | $1,097 |
Randolph Apartments | The Marion | 760 Sq Ft | $1,053 |
Tempo East Village | Mercer (1 Bedroom Type 1) | 655 Sq Ft | $1,320 |
Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 630 Sq Ft | $695 |
Court Ave Lofts | CA-A2 | 591 Sq Ft | $895 |
Sutton Hill | A1 | 572 Sq Ft | $597 |
Confluence on 3rd Apartments | Falls | 568 Sq Ft | $1,279 |
Cheapest Available East Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit East Des Moines of Des Moines, IA is the A1 Model starting from $597 at Sutton Hill. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in East Des Moines is currently $1,312. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Sutton Hill | A1 | $597 |
Park Forest | 1x1 630 | $695 |
Pioneer Estates | B1 | $700 |
Capitol Heights | 1BR/1.0BA | $725 |
The Elliott | 1 Bedroom | $775 |
Court Ave Lofts | CA-A2 | $895 |
The Lyon | 1 Bed Standard (T): Floors 1-2 | $947 |
Harbach Lofts | 1 Bedroom - A | $977 |
Confluence on 3rd Apartments | Drift | $1,050 |
Randolph Apartments | The Marion | $1,084 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom East Des Moines Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in East Des Moines with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in East Des Moines is at Sutton Hill listed at $597.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom East Des Moines Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in East Des Moines is $1,312.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom East Des Moines Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in East Des Moines is a 1,026 square feet unit at Velocity.
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