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Apartments Under $400

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    108 South Park, New Sharon, IA 50207
    1 BED $327
    2 BEDS $392

Apartments Under $500

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    916 Country Lane Dr., Keosauqua, IA 52565
    1 BED $451
    2 BEDS $541

Apartments Under $600

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    207 High Street, Searsboro, IA 50242
    1 BED $560
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    1140 E. 37Th St., Davenport, IA 52807
    STUDIO $577+
    1 BED $612+
    2 BEDS $700+
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    190 S GROVER AVENUE, Mason City, IA 50401
    1 BED $580
    2 BEDS $755
    3+ BEDS $907
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    150 S GROVER AVENUE, Mason City, IA 50401
    1 BED $580+
    2 BEDS $755+
    3+ BEDS $907+
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    1130 NORTH 11TH ST, CLINTON, IA 52732
    1 BED $595+
    2 BEDS $720+
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Apartments Under $700

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    1230 6Th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
    1 BED $600
    2 BEDS $800
    3 BEDS $900
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    405 S MAPLE ST, WINFIELD, IA 52659
    1 BED $615
    2 BEDS $660
    3 BEDS $820
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    20 NORTH 4TH ST., Clear Lake, IA 50428
    1 BED $615+
    2 BEDS $675+
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    20 NORTH 4TH ST., CLEAR LAKE, IA 50428
    1 BED $615+
    2 BEDS $675+
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    420 W RIVER DRIVE, DAVENPORT, IA 52801
    1 BED $620+
    2 BEDS $740+
    3 BEDS $1,150
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    509 North Maple Street, Creston, IA 50801
    1 BED $630
    2 BEDS $755
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    2700 East 53Rd Street, Davenport, IA 52807
    1 BED $638+
    2 BEDS $936+
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    1140 E. 37Th St., Davenport, IA 52807
    1 BED $649+
    2 BEDS $692+
    3 BEDS $868+
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    1102 Woodland Drive, Carroll, IA 51401
    1 BED $650
    2 BEDS $810
    3 BEDS $935
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    1010 Woodland Drive, Carroll, IA 51401
    1 BED $650
    2 BEDS $810
    3 BEDS $935
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    405 West Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    1 BED $655
    2 BEDS $950
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    91 D Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638
    2 BEDS $660+
    3 BEDS $810+
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    1102 Woodland Drive, Carroll, IA 51401
    1 BED $670
    2 BEDS $850
    3 BEDS $995
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    605 W. 53Rd St., Davenport, IA 52806
    STUDIO $675
    1 BED $740
    2+ BEDS $895
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    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $700+
    2 BEDS $681+
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    2505 Jensen Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    1 BED $685
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    2981 6Th St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    1 BED $699+
    2 BEDS $865+
    3 BEDS $1,235
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Apartments Under $800

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    3553 Heatherton Drive, Davenport, IA 52803
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    1 BED $700
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    1430 Georgetown Road, Iowa Falls, IA 50126
    2 BEDS $700+
    3 BEDS $760+
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    925 Kirkwood Parkway SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    1 BED $709+
    2 BEDS $1,072
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    2951 Park Avenue, Sioux City, IA 51104-2851
    STUDIO $710
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2+ BEDS $810
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    4808 Grand Ave., Davenport, IA 52807
    1 BED $722+
    2 BEDS $958+
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    3127 Schuetzen Ln, Davenport, IA 52807
    2 BEDS $725
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    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $725
    1 BED $800
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    53 Miller Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $725+
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    1109 Buddy Holly Place, Clear Lake, IA 50428
    1 BED $730
    2 BEDS $835
    3 BEDS $935+
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    2200 Buckingham Drive NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
    1 BED $735+
    2 BEDS $900+
    3 BEDS $1,400
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    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    STUDIO $735+
    1 BED $848+
    2+ BEDS $1,055+
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    3800 Glen Oaks Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51104
    STUDIO $1,055+
    1 BED $740
    2 BEDS $960+
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    822 5Th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
    1 BED $750
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    1020 4Th St., Sioux City, IA 51101
    STUDIO $750
    1 BED $1,050
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    150 S GROVER AVENUE, MASON CITY, IA 50401
    1 BED $750
    2 BEDS $855
    3 BEDS $1,060
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    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    1 BED $750+
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    5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED $750+
    2 BEDS $770+
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    20 NORTH 4TH ST., CLEAR LAKE, IA 50428
    1 BED $770
    2 BEDS $895
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    2040 Glass Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
    1 BED $790
    2 BEDS $775+
    3 BEDS $1,010+
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    8825 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $775+
    2 BEDS $792+
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    875 Edgewood Road, Hiawatha, IA 52233
    2 BEDS $782+
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    4419 1ST AVE SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
    1 BED $790+
    2 BEDS $925+
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    470 Quail Ct SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    1 BED $799+
    2 BEDS $865
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Apartments Under $900

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    4611 Mortensen #106, Ames, IA 50014
    1 BED $800
    2 BEDS $900
    3 BEDS $1,100
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    2534-2540 Magnolia Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722
    2 BEDS $800
    3 BEDS $850
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    Kitchen at RiverEast, Iowa, 51501 Bedroom at RiverEast, Council Bluffs Iowa
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    3201 Renner Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
    6 Units available
    2 BEDS $1,252+
    3 BEDS $1,380+
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    3.5/5 Anonymous on Jul 22, 2023

    Def has changed over the last 4 years and people get away too easily with b breaking rules that are in rental agreements when they should be kicked out!!

    3/5 TERESA P. on Aug 29, 2023

    LOVE IT. HAVING A WASHER & DRYER IN MY OWN PLACE IS SO AWESOME.

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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 $2,740.

How many cheap rentals are available in Iowa on RentCafe?

There are 596 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Iowa were last updated on 24 Mar 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 452 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 $1,228 per month so any rental south of $983 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Iowa rents go as low as $327/mo.

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