Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (14 Rentals)

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1201 E Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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East Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Des Moines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pioneer Estates priced from $700. Court Ave Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable East Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$700
Court Ave LoftsCA-A1 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$705
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$715
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$722
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Des Moines, IA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Des Moines area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - D - Downtown View Model at Harbach Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,697. The second greatest value East Des Moines apartment is the 2 Bedroom Unit Model at Prairie Winds Apartments starting at $945 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the East Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harbach Lofts2 Bedroom - D - Downtown View2BR,2BA$1.59
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.18
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$1.08
The ElliottFully Furnished StudioStudio ,1BA$2.16
Court Ave LoftsCA-A11BR,1BA$1.48
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$1.26
District at 6th ApartmentsMcBrideStudio ,1BA$1.77
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$1.40
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Rowat LoftsA1 - Bronze1BR,1BA$2.16

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East Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

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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 $945.

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 24 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 $329 which is $1,066 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Des Moines.

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