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  • Apartments Under $400

  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $327
    2 bd $392
    Base rent
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    Prairie Homes Inc.

    108 South Park, New Sharon, IA 50207
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 7 units available
    Studio $399+
    2 bd $475+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Greenhill Point

    4.5 (1)
    1009 South Hackett Road, Waterloo, IA 50701
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Dishwasher

  • Apartments Under $500

  • 1 bd $451
    2 bd $541
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Country Lane Apartments

    4.0 (1)
    916 Country Lane Dr., Keosauqua, IA 52565
    Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $480
    2 bd $670+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Central Place Senior Residences

    4.0 (1)
    629 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, IA 50501
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner

  • Apartments Under $600

  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $524+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Vive Senior Apartments

    925 Kirkwood Parkway SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • 1 bd $537+
    2 bd $834+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Jersey Meadows

    4.0 (10)
    2700 East 53Rd Street, Davenport, IA 52807
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 6 units available
    2 bd $540+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Heartland Senior Housing

    610 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 1 bd $560
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Searsboro Manor

    207 High Street, Searsboro, IA 50242
  • Studio $580+
    1 bd $616+
    2 bd $652+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Redstone Commons

    4.0 (7)
    1140 E. 37Th St., Davenport, IA 52807
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $580
    2 bd $755
    3 bd $907
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Pebble Creek II

    190 S GROVER AVENUE, Mason City, IA 50401
    Pet friendly

  • Apartments Under $700

  • New Units Available
    1 bd $615+
    2 bd $848+
    3 bd $986+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Oak Valley Apartments

    4.5 (2)
    1140 E. 37Th St., Davenport, IA 52807
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    1 bd $620+
    2 bd $745+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    COUNTRYSIDE OF CLINTON

    3.5 (6)
    1130 NORTH 11TH ST, CLINTON, IA 52732
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 1 bd $621+
    2 bd $621+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Village At Westchester

    4.0 (11)
    5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $630
    2 bd $755
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Summit House Apartments

    4.0 (6)
    509 North Maple Street, Creston, IA 50801
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • 7 units available
    1 bd $644
    2 bd $773
    3 bd $893
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Sixth Avenue Flats

    3.5 (5)
    1230 6Th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $645+
    2 bd $675+
    3 bd $825+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Plaza Manor

    3.5 (4)
    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $650
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Caspian Village Apartments

    5.0 (1)
    701 E Pennington St, West Burlington, IA 52655
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $650
    3 bd $850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2534-2540 Magnolia Drive

    2534-2540 Magnolia Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New Units Available
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Meadow Wood II

    5.0 (1)
    1102 Woodland Drive, Carroll, IA 51401
    Pet friendly • Parking • Dishwasher
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  • 47 units available
    1 bd $650
    2 bd $810
    3 bd $935
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Meadow Wood

    1010 Woodland Drive, Carroll, IA 51401
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $650+
    2 bd $770+
    3 bd $1,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    RIVERWALK LOFTS

    5.0 (1)
    420 W RIVER DRIVE, DAVENPORT, IA 52801
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $655
    2 bd $950
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Bennett Building

    4.5 (3)
    405 West Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $661
    2 bd $675+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    LAKE PLAZA PHASE I

    4.5 (5)
    20 NORTH 4TH ST., CLEAR LAKE, IA 50428
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • 1 bd $661+
    2 bd $675+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Lake Plaza Apartments

    4.5 (1)
    20 NORTH 4TH ST., Clear Lake, IA 50428
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • 1 bd $664+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The 31st Street Apartments

    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 1 bd $665
    2 bd $700
    3 bd $870
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS

    4.0 (2)
    405 S MAPLE ST, WINFIELD, IA 52659
    Pet friendly • Laundry Facilities
  • New Units Available
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Meadow Wood I

    4.0 (5)
    1102 Woodland Drive, Carroll, IA 51401
    Pet friendly • Parking • Dishwasher
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  • Rewards 6 units available
    1 bd $675
    2 bd $795+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Goldbriar Chateau

    5555 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Laundry Facilities
  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $675+
    2 bd $925+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Valley Acres Apartments

    4.0 (4)
    1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 2 bd $676+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Woodland West

    4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 5 units available
    Studio $686+
    2 bd $853+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Southern Hills

    2510 S 6Th Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $695+
    2 bd $825+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    River Oaks Apartments

    6010 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony

  • Apartments Under $800

  • 7 units available
    1 bd $700
    2 bd $795
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Grandview Square Apartments

    3.5 (24)
    2505 Jensen Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $705+
    3 bd $850+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Pheasant Hollow Apartments

    4.5 (1)
    91 D Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638
    Pet friendly • Parking • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials 10 units available
    1 bd $708+
    2 bd $795+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Foxwood Apartments

    4.0 (1)
    1001 W 3Rd Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 6 units available
    Studio $715
    1 bd $775
    2 bd $930+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Candlelight Park

    4.5 (12)
    605 W. 53Rd St., Davenport, IA 52806
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $723+
    2 bd $882+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Robin Hill

    5.0 (1)
    2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $725
    3 bd $895
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    CHESAPEAKE APARTMENTS

    800 N PALM AVE, MOUNT PLEASANT, IA 52641
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $730
    2 bd $835
    3 bd $935+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Meadow Lake Of Clear Lake Apartments

    3.0 (4)
    1109 Buddy Holly Place, Clear Lake, IA 50428
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • New Units Available
    Studio $740
    1 bd $815
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Grand Colony

    3.5 (10)
    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 4 units available
    Studio $1,095+
    1 bd $740
    2 bd $1,180+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Glen Oaks By Broadmoor

    5.0 (1)
    3800 Glen Oaks Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51104
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $743+
    2 bd $762+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Sherwood Glen

    4.0 (9)
    8825 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 2 bd $745+
    3 bd $920+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Pheasant Run Apartments

    3.5 (1)
    1430 Georgetown Road, Iowa Falls, IA 50126
    Pet friendly • Parking • Dishwasher
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Lee Block Apartments

    4.0 (2)
    1020 4Th St., Sioux City, IA 51101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • New Units Available 32 units available
    Studio $750+
    1 bd $815+
    2 bd $981+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Westpointe Apartments & Townhomes

    4.0 (299)
    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $756+
    2 bd $903+
    3 bd $1,045+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ingersoll Towers

    3662 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 1 bd $765
    2 bd $895
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Beaverdale Housing LLC

    3.5 (21)
    1417 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 1 bd $770
    2 bd $895
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    LAKE PLAZA PHASE II

    4.5 (1)
    20 NORTH 4TH ST., CLEAR LAKE, IA 50428
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • 17 units available
    2 bd $783+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Rosemont Place

    2202 SE Rose Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $795
    2 bd $895
    3 bd $1,150
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Pebble Creek I

    3.0 (1)
    150 S GROVER AVENUE, MASON CITY, IA 50401
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 148-0-state

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Iowa?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $327 and $2,823.

How many cheap rentals are available in Iowa on RentCafe?

There are 871 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Iowa were last updated on 26 Oct 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Iowa?

The average Iowa cheap apartment size is 846 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Iowa?

Cheap apartments in Iowa are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Iowa?

A cheap apartment in Iowa offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Iowa? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Iowa has never been easier. We feature 1,260 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Iowa average. What is a cheap rent in Iowa? The average apartment rent in Iowa is $1,259 per month so any rental south of $1,007 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Iowa rents go as low as $327/mo.