50981 Cheap Apartments For Rent

758 rentals available

1326 E 9th St APT 5, Des Moines, IA 50316
$450/mo
Studio
1 ba
300 sqft
- Apartment for rent
119 days ago
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National Biscuit Flats | 1001 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA
$545+ Studio

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$545+Studio
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732 19th St, Des Moines, IA
$550+ 1 bd

10 days ago
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$550+1 bd
1072 27th Street | 1072 27th St, Des Moines, IA
$600+ 1 bd

2 available units
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$600+1 bd
659 17th St APT 12, Des Moines, IA 50314
$650/mo
Studio
1 ba
350 sqft
- Apartment for rent
20 days ago
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712 Bancroft Street | 712 Bancroft St, Des Moines, IA
$650+ 1 bd

2 available units
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$650+1 bd
1826 6th Ave APT 4, Des Moines, IA 50314
$650/mo
1 bd
1 ba
400 sqft
- Apartment for rent
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319 Franklin Ave, 319 Franklin Ave APT 4, Des Moines, IA 50314
$655/mo
1 bd
1 ba
-- sqft
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2919 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
$675/mo
Studio
1 ba
500 sqft
- Apartment for rent
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN 50981

Looking for a cheap apartment in 50981? Act quickly; affordable apartments in 50981 exist but don’t stay on the market for long.

When shopping for a cheap apartment, it’s important to establish your list of must-have features before beginning. Stay flexible during the rental shopping process as you may have to sacrifice certain amenities to meet your budget. You could find an apartment that fits your budget, but it might lack square footage. Or you might find an apartment in the perfect neighborhood, but may have to buy all of your appliances. Stay open-minded. Reflect on the features that matter most to compromise on an apartment without overspending.

FINDING A CHEAP APARTMENT IN 50981

Hunting for a cheap apartment off-season may increase your chances to land a lease. Try to look for a new apartment in the winter months: December, January or February. You can find better deals on your unit in winter because supply is typically greater than demand and landlords advertise reduced rate apartment contracts to attract renters. As a renter in the off-season, you may be able to negotiate with your landlord and cut a deal. Landlords might offer to waive your monthly parking, provide a storage unit at no cost or include all your utilities in the monthly rent.

Cheap apartments tend to be more competitive because no one wants to spend more than they have to on rent. Do your homework, prepare all the paperwork before going to the showings and be sure to make a professional first impression.

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