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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Polk County, IA
180 Rentals Available

Apartments Under $600

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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    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $668+
    2 BEDS $700+
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    8825 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $696+
    2 BEDS $843+

Apartments Under $800

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    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    STUDIO $716+
    1 BED $790+
    2+ BEDS $1,242+
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    4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $720+
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    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $725
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    1 BED $750+
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    4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $754+
    2 BEDS $822+
    3 BEDS $1,170+
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    2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $766+
    2 BEDS $887+
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    5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED $770+
    2 BEDS $770+

Apartments Under $900

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    918 NE Crestmoor Place #208, Ankeny, IA 50021
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    1 BED $806+
    2 BEDS $869+
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    1201 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $825+
    2 BEDS $930+
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    3000 Grand, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $825
    1 BED $955+
    2+ BEDS $1,150+
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    1200 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $825+
    2 BEDS $870+
    3 BEDS $1,105+
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    3901 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $832+
    2 BEDS $931+
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    4101 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $836+
    2 BEDS $1,009+
    3 BEDS $1,395
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    1340 42Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $850+
    2 BEDS $910+
    3 BEDS $1,143+
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    4220 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
    2 BEDS $855+
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    5528 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED $860+
    2 BEDS $985+
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    1040 Blue Ridge Place NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    STUDIO $873+
    1 BED $965+
    2+ BEDS $1,236+
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    1360 NE Primrose Lane, Grimes, IA 50111
    STUDIO $895+
    1 BED $1,095+
    2+ BEDS $1,295+
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Apartments Under $1,000

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    1137 11Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $905+
    2 BEDS $1,070+
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    1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $910+
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    415 NE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, IA 50021
    1 BED $915+
    2 BEDS $975+
    3 BEDS $1,150+
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    1735 NW Fieldstream Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $943+
    2 BEDS $1,169+
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    640 S. 50Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265
    STUDIO $950
    1 BED $1,275
    2 BEDS $1,400
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    713 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $995
    2 BEDS $1,175

Apartments Under $1,100

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    8650 Crescent Chase, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,088+
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    1420 NW 18Th, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $1,025+
    2 BEDS $1,425
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    1420 NW 18Th, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $1,025
    2 BEDS $1,325
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    6450 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,050+
    2 BEDS $1,450
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    2824 E 16Th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
    1 BED $1,070
    2 BEDS $1,840
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    900 65Th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
    1 BED $1,090+
    2 BEDS $1,305+
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Getting around in Polk County, IA

6 /100
Car-Dependent
25 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 6, Bike Score®: 25

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Polk County, IA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $668 and $2,672.

How many cheap rentals are available in Polk County, IA on RentCafe?

There are 73 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Polk County, IA were last updated on 7 Feb 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Polk County, IA?

The average Polk County, IA cheap apartment size is 848 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Polk County, IA?

Cheap apartments in Polk County, IA 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 Polk County, IA?

A cheap apartment in Polk County, IA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in Polk County, IA.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Polk County, IA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Polk County, IA has never been easier. We feature 180 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Polk County, IA average. What is a cheap rent in Polk County, IA? The average apartment rent in Polk County is $1,184 per month so any rental south of $947 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Polk County, IA rents go as low as $548/mo.

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