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Apartments for Rent in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA

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  • A kitchen with a yellow island and a dining table with chairs.
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    1440 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $962+
  • Apartment building with a tree in front of it.
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    1440 & 1450 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316
    STUDIO $1,133
  • A kitchen with a white stove and a white refrigerator.
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    1421 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
    STUDIO $1,050
  • A black car is parked in front of a building.
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    1421 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
    STUDIO $750+
  • A black car is parked in front of a building.
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    1401 E. Capitol, Des Moines, IA 50316
    STUDIO $1,402
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  • Model Living Area with views of downtown from windows
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    604 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $1,056+
    2 BEDS $1,588+
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a tv
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    320 SW 7Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $1,115+
    2 BEDS $1,595+
  • A small house with a grey roof and a white door.
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    500 SE 10Th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A kitchen with a table and chairs in the middle of the room.
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    712 SE 6Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $748
    2 BEDS $1,565
  • A living room with a large painting on the wall and a striped rug on the floor.
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    220 Maple Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,388+
    3 BEDS $1,500+
  • A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and a large window overlooking the city.
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    240 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    STUDIO $769+
    1 BED $1,001+
    2 BEDS $1,270
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  • A modern living room with white furniture and a view of the city.
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    200 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    STUDIO $899+
    1 BED $1,304+
    2 BEDS $1,788+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    1405 SE 1St St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $999+
    2 BEDS $1,350+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv and a balcony
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    103 SW 3Rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    STUDIO $927+
    1 BED $1,002+
    2 BEDS $1,660+
  • A kitchen with a stove top oven and microwave.
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    350 SW 2Nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $992
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  • A bedroom with a large bed and a ceiling fan.
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    4Th & Court, Des Moines, IA 50309
    STUDIO $1,065
    1 BED $1,295
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    100 Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    STUDIO $840+
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,304+
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  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    Multiple, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $720
    2 BEDS $890
  • A modern living room with a grey carpet and a brown chair.
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    405 6Th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $795
    1 BED $900
    2 BEDS $1,295
  • A floor plan of a small apartment with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a dining area.
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    340 SW 5Th, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    1 BED $1,175
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  • A modern apartment complex with cars parked in front.
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    1600 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,104
    2 BEDS $1,320
    3 BEDS $1,522
  • a rendering of an apartment building on a city street
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    Sixth Avenue Flats, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $600
    2 BEDS $800
    3 BEDS $900
  • A kitchen with a granite countertop and stainless steel appliances.
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    325 SW 7Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    3 BEDS $2,199+
  • 713 Walnut Street 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    713 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,150+
  • A man and woman are sitting on a couch in a living room with a coffee table in front of them.
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    922 8Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $1,372+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS $1,754+
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Getting around in Capitol East, IA

70 /100
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 17 Nov 2025.

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

The best apartments in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA are: Crane Artist Lofts, Bloomsbury Village LLLP, Des Moines Street Village, Stewart Park Townhomes Limited Partnership and Stewart Park Apartments.

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

The average rent in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA is $788.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA is between $750 and $1,402.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA is between $962 and $1,050.

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

  • 16,188Total Population
  • 7,913 Female
    8,275 Male
  • 31Median Age

In total, Capitol East, Des Moines, IA has 16,188 residents, 7,913 women and 8,275 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

  • 3,296 Family
    2,131 Non-family
  • 2,216 Children
    3,211 No Children
  • 5,427Total Number of Households
  • 2Average People Per Household
  • $53,090Median Household Income

There is a total of 5,427 households in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA. Of these, 2,216 have children and 3,211 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 3,296 family households and 2,131 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Capitol East is 2 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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