Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (49 Rentals)

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Wedgewood Coop
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wedgewood Coop

2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eastview Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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421 College Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

421 College Ave

421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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3274 E Euclid Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3274 E Euclid Ave

3274 E Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Velocity
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Velocity

200 Des Moines StDes Moines, IA 50309
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East End, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East End area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $575. The Aspen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $647. Here are the most affordable East End apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)StudioStudio,1BA$575
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$647
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
Grand heights ApartmentsUpgraded 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
City Square LoftsS1Studio,1BA$702
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$750
Court Ave LoftsCA-A2 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$788
The Des Moines BuildingS3 - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, IA

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East End area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Aspen in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $947. The second greatest value East End apartment is the Market Rate Model at Wilkins Bldg starting at $1,250 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Aspen3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate1BR,1BA$1.30
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Riverview Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Rivers RunNew Vibe 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.37
Court Ave LoftsCA-A2 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.36
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)StudioStudio ,1BA$1.44

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East End, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #33

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Des Moines. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the East End Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 East End Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East End is under $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East End?

The cheapest apartment in East End is Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $577, while the average apartment in East End costs $1,463.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East End?

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 51 regular apartments in East End 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 End?

Cheap apartments in East End have an average cost of $253 which is $1,210 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East End.

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