50981 Cheap Apartments For Rent

798 rentals available

1131 35th St, Des Moines, IA
$895+ 1 bd

35 days ago
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$895+1 bd
$1,330+2 bd
3119 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
$895+ 2 bds

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$895+2 bd
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The Maxwell Downtown Des Moines | 915 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA
$900+ Studio

10 available units
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$900+Studio
$1,281+1 bd
$1,650+2 bd
10th Street Lofts | 110-112 10th St, Des Moines, IA
$900+ Studio

Oversized double pane windows7 available units
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$900+Studio
$1,035+1 bd
$1,245+2 bd
2 Bedroom Near Downtown, 1083 27th St #2, Des Moines, IA 50311
$900/mo
2 bds
1 ba
679 sqft
- Apartment for rent
33 days ago
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1065 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$900/mo
2 bds
1 ba
600 sqft
- Apartment for rent
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912 Laurel St APT 5, Des Moines, IA 50314
$900/mo
2 bds
1 ba
800 sqft
- Apartment for rent
7 days ago
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Forest Avenue Village - Now Leasing for 2026!! | 3201 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA
$900+ Studio

6 available units
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$900+Studio
$1,300+2 bd
$1,500+3 bd
350 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA
$900+ Studio

25 days ago
$900+Studio
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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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