
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (88 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Village area of Des Moines.


Arlington Hallett

Pleasant Court

Pioneer Estates

1826 6th Ave

East Village Square

Capitol Heights Apartments

MLK Brickstone Apartments

1908 Arlington Ave

2303 E 9th St

Civic Center Court Apartments

The Des Moines Building

High Street Brickstone

Studios in historic neighborhood and buildng

The Fleming Building

Randolph Apartments

Rowat Lofts

The Scott at East Village

City Square Lofts

Argonne Apartments

Woodland Avenue Brickstone

The Griffin Building

1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818

1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4

1048 19th St

Jackson Crossing

The Deco

421 College Ave

Eagle View Lofts

Vine Street Lofts

Cityville

10th Street Lofts

Madison Flats

Rivers Run

The Parker @ Seventh

1809 Arlington Ave

200 Grand Ave

Nexus at Gray's Landing

The Edge @ Grays Landing

Southern Meadows Homes
East Village, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Village?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Village Studio Apartments | $1,149 | $600 | $2,330 |
East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $565 | $3,690 |
East Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $660 | $3,132 |
East Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $965 | $3,439 |
East Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $965 | $1,662 |
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There are currently 88 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Village Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Concord Apartments | Studio 5 | Studio,1BA | $625 |
The Scott at East Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Argonne Apartments | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Pioneer Estates | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
1201 E Bell Avenue | One Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee* | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
East Village Square | Studio 390-392 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Capitol Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
MLK Brickstone Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
Sutton Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $736 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, IA
As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $1.00 price per square foot Model A Model at The Elmhurst in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at The Griffin Building starting at $1,135 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Village apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Elmhurst | Model A | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
The Griffin Building | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
High Street Brickstone | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Woodland Avenue Brickstone | 2x1 850 | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Vine Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Riverview Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Madison Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
1201 E Bell Avenue | One Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee* | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
MLK Brickstone Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Sutton Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Village, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #16
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 Village, Des Moines, IA
East High School
Hiatt Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $736.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Village?
The cheapest apartment in East Village is Pioneer Estates which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in East Village costs $2,015.
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 69 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 $302 which is $1,713 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Village.
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