Des Moines IA Cheap Apartments For Rent

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The Meadows | 7500 Meadowlands Dr, Des Moines, IA
$850+ 2 bds

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$850+2bd
$995+3bd
1307 E 13th St APT 3, Des Moines, IA 50316
$850/mo
1 bd
1 ba
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1614 Arlington Ave APT 3, Des Moines, IA 50314
$850/mo
1 bd
1 ba
625 sqft
- Apartment for rent
53 days agoApply instantly
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1312 22nd St APT 2, Des Moines, IA 50311
$850/mo
2 bds
1 ba
841 sqft
- Apartment for rent
42 days ago
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904 Luster Ln APT 4, Des Moines, IA 50315
$850/mo
2 bds
1 ba
600 sqft
- Apartment for rent
29 days ago
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Chetwynd Place Apartments - Currently Offering $1200 In Savings!!, 3519 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
$855+/mo
2 bds
1 ba
900 sqft
- Apartment for rent
28 days ago
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Come Apply Today! Affordable Des Moines Living: 2 Bed + 1 Bath At Eastbrook Terrace, 4151 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
$865+/mo
2 bds
1 ba
800 sqft
- Apartment for rent
1 day ago
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3119 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
$870+ 2 bds

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Westchester Square | 5528 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA
$871+ 1 bd

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$871+1bd
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN DES MOINES IA

Looking for a cheap apartment in Des Moines IA? Act quickly; affordable apartments in Des Moines IA 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 DES MOINES IA

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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