Des Moines IA Cheap Apartments For Rent

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Forest Ave Rowhomes | 3103 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA
$1,145+ 1 bd

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$1,145+1 bd
$1,695+2 bd
2500 Grand Ave APT 4, Des Moines, IA 50312
$1,150/mo
3 bds
1 ba
1,200 sqft
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36 days ago
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112 11th St APT 401, Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,150/mo
1 bd
1 ba
688 sqft
- Apartment for rent
15 days ago
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2107 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$1,150/mo
2 bds
1.5 ba
1,100 sqft
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122 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,175/mo
3 bds
1 ba
1,000 sqft
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4023 University Ave APT 4, Des Moines, IA 50311
$1,195/mo
2 bds
1 ba
850 sqft
- Apartment for rent
35 days ago
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4801 University Ave - Waveland Cottage - 2 | 4801 University Ave, Des Moines, IA
$1,195+ 2 bds

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$1,195+2 bd
Alta Casa Apartments, 3927 Ingersoll Ave #403, Des Moines, IA 50312
$1,195/mo
2 bds
1 ba
825 sqft
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2611 27th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
$1,195/mo
2 bds
2 ba
1,086 sqft
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4 days ago
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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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