Carman Estates
2314 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50320
$1,170 - $1,270 | 2-3 Beds
Easter Lake Area
Des Moines, IA
Easter Lake Area - Des Moines, IA
Area Guide
A tranquil lakeside community between the city and the countryside
Lake
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Parks
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Shopping
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Outdoors
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Suburb
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Affordable
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The Easter Lake Area on the southeast corner of Des Moines is a lightly-developed community that feels more like a rural farm town than a neighborhood in the capital city. The landscape balances charming subdivisions, heavily-wooded parks, and open fields to create a uniquely pastoral environment just fifteen minutes from Downtown. The lake itself is surrounded by popular beaches and recreation areas, with large greenspaces like Ewing Park providing even more opportunities to spend quality time outdoors. The local shopping scene ranges from big-box stores to the expansive Southridge Mall, mainly clustered near 14th Street on the west side. With a diverse selection of affordable apartments, houses, townhomes, and condos in the Easter Lake Area, you’ll find the perfect spot to fit your lifestyle.
Rent Trends
As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Easter Lake Area is $1,170 for two bedrooms, and $1,270 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Easter Lake Area has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
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2 BR
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990 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,170/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,225 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,270/month
Average Rent
Transportation
38
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
24
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
34
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Easter Lake Park
- Ewing Park
- Fort Des Moines Park
- Pioneer Park of Des Moines
- James W. Cownie Soccer Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.