Des Moines IA Cheap Apartments For Rent

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1040 22nd St APT 2, Des Moines, IA 50311
$895/mo
2 bds
1 ba
1,000 sqft
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The Lyon | 660 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA
$897+ 1 bd

17 available units
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$897+1 bd
$1,697+2 bd
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R&T Lofts | 717 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
$900+ Studio

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$900+Studio
$930+1 bd
$1,300+2 bd
507 E Locust St UNIT 303, Des Moines, IA 50309
$900/mo
1 bd
1 ba
581 sqft
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913 Day St APT 10, Des Moines, IA 50314
$900/mo
2 bds
1 ba
800 sqft
- Apartment for rent
21 days ago
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Jackson Crossing | 100 Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA
$903+ Studio

16 available units
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$903+Studio
$1,000+1 bd
$1,406+2 bd
$1,767+3 bd
The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments | 2270 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA
$925+ 1 bd

6 available units
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$925+1 bd
$1,049+2 bd
4009 University Ave #3, Des Moines, IA 50311
$925/mo
1 bd
1 ba
625 sqft
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42 days agoApply instantly
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718 15th St, Des Moines, IA
$925+ 1 bd

2 available units
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$925+1 bd
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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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