Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (82 Rentals)

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East Village, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Village area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sutton Hill priced from $597. Village Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable East Village apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$597
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5Studio,1BA$625
City Square LoftsS1Studio,1BA$680
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$700
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$750
The Des Moines BuildingS1Studio,1BA$757

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, IA

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $1.15 price per square foot Vega Model at Rocket Transfer Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,605. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the Model A Model at The Elmhurst starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rocket Transfer LoftsVega2BR,2BA$1.15
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
High Street BrickstoneTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
Woodland Avenue Brickstone2x1 8502BR,1BA$1.30
1201 E Bell AvenueTwo Bedroom in Des Moines2BR,1BA$0.97
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Riverview Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Riverpoint LoftsA51BR,1BA$1.15
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$1.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Village, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the East Village Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Village Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Village?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Village is under $757.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Village is Sutton Hill which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in East Village costs $1,858.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Village?

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 61 regular apartments in East Village 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 Village?

Cheap apartments in East Village have an average cost of $201 which is $1,657 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Village.

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