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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Iowa

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Apartments Under $400

  • a red motel with snow on the roof
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    108 South Park, New Sharon, IA 50207
    1 BED $327
    2 BEDS $392

Apartments Under $500

  • a front door of a house with a bench and a red tree
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    916 Country Lane Dr., Keosauqua, IA 52565
    1 BED $451
    2 BEDS $541

Apartments Under $600

  • a kitchen and living room with a refrigerator and a sink
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    629 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, IA 50501
    1 BED $550+
    2 BEDS $720+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a granite countertop.
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    821 S 13Th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $550+
    2 BEDS $695+
    3 BEDS $851+
  • a picture of a sign that says scarborough managers
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    207 High Street, Searsboro, IA 50242
    1 BED $560
  • a sign for maple village in the snow
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    308 SE Noble St., Greenfield, IA 50849
    1 BED $574
    2 BEDS $679
  • 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 $574+
    2 BEDS $735+
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  • a kitchen with a sink and a stove and a refrigerator
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    190 S GROVER AVENUE, Mason City, IA 50401
    1 BED $580
    2 BEDS $755
    3 BEDS $907
  • a dining room with tables and chairs and chairs
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    1130 NORTH 11TH ST, CLINTON, IA 52732
    1 BED $595+
    2 BEDS $720+

Apartments Under $700

  • a rendering of an apartment building on a city street
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    Sixth Avenue Flats, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $600
    2 BEDS $800
    3 BEDS $900
  • A small kitchen with a white stove and a white oven.
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    1001 W 3Rd Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
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    1 BED $616+
    2 BEDS $600+
  • a bedroom with a bed and a window
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    509 North Maple Street, Creston, IA 50801
    1 BED $630
    2 BEDS $755
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1140 E. 37Th St., Davenport, IA 52807
    1 BED $669+
    2 BEDS $649+
    3 BEDS $892+
  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a wooden table with chairs.
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    5555 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $650
    2 BEDS $795
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  • a row of brick apartment buildings on a street
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    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $650+
    1 BED $800
  • an apartment building with cars parked in front of it
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    2534-2540 Magnolia Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722
    2 BEDS $650
    3 BEDS $850
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1102 Woodland Drive, Carroll, IA 51401
    1 BED $650
    2 BEDS $810
    3 BEDS $935
  • A tree with yellow leaves is in front of a building.
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    1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $650+
    2 BEDS $945
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1010 Woodland Drive, Carroll, IA 51401
    1 BED $650
    2 BEDS $810
    3 BEDS $935
  • a living room with couches tables and chairs and large windows
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    420 W RIVER DRIVE, DAVENPORT, IA 52801
    1 BED $650+
    2 BEDS $770+
    3 BEDS $1,195
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  • 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 $652+
    2 BEDS $766+
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  • a tall brick building on the side of a street
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    405 West Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    1 BED $655+
    2 BEDS $950
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a tv
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    20 NORTH 4TH ST., CLEAR LAKE, IA 50428
    1 BED $661
    2 BEDS $675+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a tv
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    20 NORTH 4TH ST., Clear Lake, IA 50428
    1 BED $661+
    2 BEDS $675+
  • a small kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    405 S MAPLE ST, WINFIELD, IA 52659
    1 BED $665
    2 BEDS $700
    3 BEDS $870
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1102 Woodland Drive, Carroll, IA 51401
    1 BED $670
    2 BEDS $850
    3 BEDS $995
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  • a living room with a gold couch and a staircase
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    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    1 BED $680+
  • the living room and kitchen of an apartment with white walls and carpet
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    2505 Jensen Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    1 BED $690
    2 BEDS $790
  • a living room and kitchen with a glass table
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    605 W. 53Rd St., Davenport, IA 52806
    STUDIO $690
    1 BED $755
    2 BEDS $910
  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
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    6010 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $695
    2 BEDS $795+
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Apartments Under $800

  • A grey car is parked in front of a red truck and a brown building.
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    2510 S 6Th Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158
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    1 BED $702+
    2 BEDS $833+
  • 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 $705+
    2 BEDS $705+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
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    91 D Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638
    2 BEDS $705+
    3 BEDS $850+
  • a dining room and living room with a table and chairs
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    925 Kirkwood Parkway SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    1 BED $707+
    2 BEDS $845+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $722+
    2 BEDS $775+
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  • A woman is sitting on a chair in a living room with a TV mounted on the wall.
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    2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
    1 BED $728+
    2 BEDS $787+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair
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    1109 Buddy Holly Place, Clear Lake, IA 50428
    1 BED $730
    2 BEDS $835
    3 BEDS $935+
  • A living room with a brown couch and a coffee table.
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    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    STUDIO $736+
    1 BED $853+
    2 BEDS $988+
  • a living room with white furniture and a large window
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    3800 Glen Oaks Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51104
    STUDIO $1,115
    1 BED $740
    2 BEDS $1,180+
  • a kitchen with a white refrigerator and wooden cabinets
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    2700 East 53Rd Street, Davenport, IA 52807
    1 BED $741+
    2 BEDS $971+
  • a kitchen with a black stove and a black refrigerator
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    1430 Georgetown Road, Iowa Falls, IA 50126
    2 BEDS $745+
    3 BEDS $920+
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    8825 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $770+
    2 BEDS $747+
  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a painting on the wall.
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    6514 Chaffee Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $750+
    2 BEDS $780
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
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    1020 4Th St., Sioux City, IA 51101
    STUDIO $750
    1 BED $1,050
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    2951 Park Avenue, Sioux City, IA 51104-2851
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    1 BED $760
    2 BEDS $1,110
  • A modern living room with a black leather couch and a wooden coffee table.
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    2200 Buckingham Drive NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
    1 BED $765
    2 BEDS $930
    3 BEDS $1,430
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a tv
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    20 NORTH 4TH ST., CLEAR LAKE, IA 50428
    1 BED $770
    2 BEDS $895
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  • A living room with a white couch and a brown coffee table.
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    7201 SE 5Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
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    1 BED $775
    2 BEDS $865
  • A kitchen with a table and chairs.
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    3403 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport, IA 52807
    STUDIO $775+
    1 BED $845+
    2 BEDS $960+
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a sink
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    5015 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $790
    2 BEDS $850+
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Iowa?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $327 and $3,315.

How many cheap rentals are available in Iowa on RentCafe?

There are 911 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Iowa were last updated on 23 Nov 2025.

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

The average Iowa cheap apartment size is 803 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 1,082 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 $1,236 per month so any rental south of $989 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Iowa rents go as low as $327/mo.

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