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Apartments for Rent in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA

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Apartments for Rent in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA. 141 Rentals Available
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1401 E Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
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    2 BEDS $1,402
  • an apartment building with a fence in front of it
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    1440-1450 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
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    1 BED $742
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    3 BEDS $933
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    1421 Des Moines St., Des Moines, IA 50316
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    2 BEDS $750
  • a kitchen with white appliances and a sink and a refrigerator
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    1415-1441 Des Moines St., Des Moines, IA 50316
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    700 East 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    2 BEDS $1,017+
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    1405 SE 1St St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $1,205+
    2 BEDS $1,514+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv and a balcony
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    103 SW 3Rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $1,005+
    2 BEDS $1,857+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    100 Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    STUDIO $844+
    1 BED $953+
    2 BEDS $1,202+
  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    Multiple, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    1 BED $690
    2 BEDS $790
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    604 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $1,253+
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    2808 E 16Th St., Des Moines, IA 50316
    1 BED $1,515
    2 BEDS $1,940
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    2824 E 16Th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
    1 BED $1,070
    2 BEDS $1,840
  • 713 Walnut Street 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    713 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,195
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a tv
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    320 SW 7Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $1,145+
    2 BEDS $1,613+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wood cabinets and a refrigerator
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    Multiple, Des Moines, IA 50314
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    1 BED $625
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  • a white kitchen with a large island and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    1201 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    2 BEDS $2,295+
  • our apartments offer a kitchen and living room with a table
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    415 SW 11Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    STUDIO $1,072+
    1 BED $1,262+
    2 BEDS $1,605+
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    3600 Kennedy Drive, Des Moines, IA 50317
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  • 4216 E 50Th St 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent

    4216 E 50Th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    1 BED $988+
    2 BEDS $1,188+
    3 BEDS $924
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    2207 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
    2 BEDS $1,020
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    4901 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310
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    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $725
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    3560(D,F) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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    1 BED $800
    2 BEDS $910
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  • a grass lawn in front of an apartment building
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    3000 Grand, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $825
    1 BED $955+
    2 BEDS $1,150+
  • a living room with a gold couch and a staircase
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    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    1 BED $835
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Getting around in Capitol East, IA

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Somewhat Walkable
40 /100
Some Transit
49 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 70, Transit Score®: 40, Bike Score®: 49

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA last updated?

Prices and availability in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA were last updated on 25 Feb 2026.

What are the best apartments in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

The best apartments in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA are: Stewart Park Apartments, Bloomsbury Village, Stewart Park Townhomes and Des Moines Street Village.

What is the average rent in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

The average rent in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA is $795.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA is between $742 and $1,402.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA is between $933 and $1,288.

What type of rental buildings are in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

In Capitol East, 34% of the residents are renting compared to 66% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 7% of Capitol East's rentals, 54% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 39% are single-family rentals.

Capitol East, Des Moines, IA demographics

  • 2,572Total Population
  • 1,257 Female
    1,315 Male
  • 31Median Age

In total, Capitol East, Des Moines, IA has 2,572 residents, 1,257 women and 1,315 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Capitol East’s population is 31.

Capitol East, Des Moines, IA households

  • 524 Family
    339 Non-family
  • 352 Children
    510 No Children
  • 862Total Number of Households
  • 1.97Average People Per Household
  • $53,090Median Household Income

There is a total of 862 households in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA. Of these, 352 have children and 510 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 524 family households and 339 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Capitol East is 1.97 people, on average. The median household annual income in Capitol East equals $53,090, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,034.

Capitol East, Des Moines, IA education statistics

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 8% of the population in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA have no high school education, 48% went to high-school, and 26% have partially completed college. Moreover, 8% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 9% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 2% hold a Graduate Degree.

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