
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (46 Rentals)
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1826 6th Ave

Grand Homes (55+ Community)

East Village Square

Capitol Heights Apartments

1908 Arlington Ave

Rowat Lofts

2303 E 9th St

Civic Center Court Apartments

The Des Moines Building

Grand heights Apartments

The Fleming Building

Randolph Apartments

City Square Lofts

The Griffin Building

1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4

421 College Ave

Vine Street Lofts

Rivers Run

1809 Arlington Ave

200 Grand Ave

935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2

Tempo East Village
East End, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East End?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East End Studio Apartments | $1,067 | $695 | $2,184 |
East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $700 | $3,430 |
East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $795 | $2,977 |
East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $975 | $3,439 |
East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $1,321 | $1,662 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East End Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 Scott at East Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable East End 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 |
The Scott at East Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
East Village Square | Studio 390-392 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Capitol Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Wedgewood Coop | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Rowat Lofts | S1 - Onyx | Studio,1BA | $738 |
The Elliott | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Court Ave Lofts | CA-A2 - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $788 |
Grand heights Apartments | Upgraded 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
The Fleming Building | #3 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, IA
As of April 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the East End area is the $0.79 price per square foot 935 E 7th St Model at 935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2 in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value East End apartment is the 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Model at Grand Homes (55+ Community) starting at $995 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East End apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2 | 935 E 7th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Grand Homes (55+ Community) | 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
Carbon 550 | 2BR-C6 | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
The Aspen | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
The Griffin Building | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Wilkins Bldg | Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Vine Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Riverview Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Rivers Run | New Vibe 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Wedgewood Coop | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast End, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #34
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East End, Des Moines, IA
Garton Elementary
East High School
Hiatt Middle School
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Best Local Schools in East End, Des Moines, IA
Garton Elementary
East High School
Hiatt Middle School
School data provided by Great Schools
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 $1,859.
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 37 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 $223 which is $1,636 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East End.
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