Iowa Cheap Apartments For Rent

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1917 Lofts Red Oak | 308 E Corning St, Red Oak, IA
$802+ 1 bd

2 days ago5 available units
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$802+1 bd
$967+2 bd
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS | 220 E 28th St N, Newton, IA
$805+ 2 bds

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$805+2 bd
$945+3 bd
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639 S Lucas St, Iowa City, IA
$805+ 1 bd

4 days ago9 available units
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$805+1 bd
$875+2 bd
Rowat Lofts Apartments | 601 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA
$810+ Studio

3D Tour21 available units
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$810+Studio
$895+1 bd
$1,385+2 bd
Whisper Ridge Apartments | 9005 Bridgewood Blvd, West Des Moines, IA
$810+ 1 bd

9 available units
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$810+1 bd
$1,250+2 bd
$1,390+3 bd
Briarwood | 2132 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA
$810+ 1 bd

2 available units
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$810+1 bd
$850+2 bd
141 Campus | 141 Campus Ave, Ames, IA
$810+ 2 bds

9 days ago2 available units
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$810+2 bd
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Willow Bend | 6800 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA
$810+ 1 bd

8 available units
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$810+1 bd
$930+2 bd
Magnolia Park | 40 E McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA
$810+ 2 bds

3 available units
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$810+2 bd
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN IOWA

Looking for a cheap apartment in Iowa? Act quickly; affordable apartments in Iowa 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 IOWA

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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