
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $695 (12 Rentals)


Pioneer Estates

Capitol Heights Apartments

Randolph Apartments
East Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Des Moines?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
East Des Moines Studio Apartments | $1,211 | $765 | $2,330 |
East Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $695 | $2,695 |
East Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $767 | $3,010 |
East Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $1,095 | $2,667 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Des Moines Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Des Moines?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Des Moines is under $982.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in East Des Moines is Pioneer Estates which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in East Des Moines costs $1,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Des Moines?
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 26 regular apartments in East Des Moines 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 East Des Moines?
Cheap apartments in East Des Moines have an average cost of $368 which is $1,027 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Des Moines.
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