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Apartments for Rent in Iowa under $1000

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    a playground is covered in snow a building on the side of a street in the snow
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    1200 Edgewood Road NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
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    a playground is covered in snow a building on the side of a street in the snow an empty room with a window and a carpet an empty kitchen with wooden cabinets and white appliances
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    4.5/5 Nakiawanna T. on May 4, 2023

    Overall good place to live. And quick to respond to any maintenance problems. Staff is pretty friendly

    4.5/5 Nakiawanna T. on Feb 19, 2020

    I live the location and staff of the property. They keep it clean and secure my only issue is with the noise of some of the residents.

  • a living room with white furniture and a large window
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    1 day ago

    3800 Glen Oaks Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51104
    1 BED $740
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    6 days ago

    2951 Park Avenue, Sioux City, IA 51104-2851
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    1 BED $760
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  • a living room with couches chairs and a fireplace
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    2505 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722
    1 BED $975
  • a living room with a couch and a fireplace
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    8301 Colby Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $825+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1200 Edgewood Road NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
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  • a living room with a fireplace and a table
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    225 Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $920+
  • A living room with a blue couch and yellow chairs.
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    1200 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $825
    2 BEDS $870+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    110
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    4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $704+
    2 BEDS $775+
  • A living room with a brown couch and a coffee table.
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    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    STUDIO $789+
    1 BED $853+
    2 BEDS $988+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    8825 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $769+
    2 BEDS $773+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a counter and a door to a living room
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    5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED $743+
    2 BEDS $743+
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  • a living room with carpet and a door to a hallway
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    5528 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED $871+
    2 BEDS $994+
  • the spacious living room and dining room of an apartment with white walls and carpet
    28
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    1340 42Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $851+
    2 BEDS $846+
  • a large apartment building with a street in front of it
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    4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $846+
  • a living room with carpet and a door to a closet
    25
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    2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $805+
    2 BEDS $941+
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a counter top with a stove and sink
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    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $658+
    2 BEDS $764+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with couches and a table
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    3662 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $847+
  • a living room with a gold couch and a staircase
    23
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    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    1 BED $701+
  • an aerial view of an apartment building with a pool and trees
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    4220 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
    2 BEDS $848+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a table and chairs and a television
    8
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    1900 Cedar St., Norwalk, IA 50211
    1 BED $934+
  • a kitchen with a white refrigerator and wooden cabinets
    23
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    2700 East 53Rd Street, Davenport, IA 52807
    1 BED $729+
    2 BEDS $972+
  • a living room with a kitchen and a couch and a table
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    4808 Grand Ave., Davenport, IA 52807
    1 BED $798+
    2 BEDS $986+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1140 E. 37Th St., Davenport, IA 52807
    1 BED $683+
    2 BEDS $666+
    3 BEDS $878+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1140 E. 37Th St., Davenport, IA 52807
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    1 BED $564+
    2 BEDS $736+
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Iowa last updated?

Prices and availability in Iowa were last updated on 20 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Iowa?

The best apartments in Iowa are: The Equitable Building, RiverEast, Crestwood Ridge, Rocket Transfer Lofts and Barrington Park by Broadmoor.

What type of rental buildings are in Iowa?

In Iowa 28% of the housing is rented out compared to 72% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 9% of Iowa’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 57% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 32% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Iowa under $500

There’s more than one way to spend $500 on rent in Iowa, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $500 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $500 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Iowa. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 16 apartments for rent below $500 in Iowa for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.

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