Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Easter Lake Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (13 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Easter Lake area of Des Moines.

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Easter Lake, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Easter Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Easter Lake area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Sutton Hill priced from $621. Melbourne has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $627. Here are the most affordable Easter Lake apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sutton HillB12BR,1BA$621
MelbourneA2 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$627
Rosemont PlaceB12BR,1BA$688
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695
SomersetB22BR,1BA$757

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Easter Lake, IA

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Easter Lake area is the $1.18 price per square foot D1 Model at Somerset in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,241. The second greatest value Easter Lake apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $950 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Somerset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Easter Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SomersetD13BR,2BA$1.18
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91
Carman Estates2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Rosemont PlaceB5 - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.16
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.02
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.18
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.10
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$1.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Easter Lake, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #48

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Easter Lake Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Easter Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Easter Lake is Sutton Hill which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Easter Lake costs $1,255.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Easter Lake?

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 33 regular apartments in Easter Lake 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 Easter Lake?

Cheap apartments in Easter Lake have an average cost of $281 which is $974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Easter Lake.

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