Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (86 Rentals)

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1048 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
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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 Studio unit found at Village Green priced from $600. Concord Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable East Village apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5Studio,1BA$625
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Argonne ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$695
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$699
The Scott at East VillageStudioStudio,1BA$713
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$720
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$722
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, IA

As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $1.12 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,395. 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.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.12
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
AP Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
The Griffin Building2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.23
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate1BR,1BA$1.14
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$1.05
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Village, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #16

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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Best Local Schools in
East Village, Des Moines, IA

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Best Local Schools in
East Village, Des Moines, IA

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Village?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Village is at Village Green listed at $600.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment is $695 at Riverview Oaks Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Village Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Village is starting from $767 at Sutton Hill.

What is the most affordable East Village Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Village Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Scott at East Village and starts from $1,063.

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