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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Iowa

636 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Iowa. 636 Rentals Available
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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
  • a dining room and living room with a table and chairs
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    53 Miller Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    1 BED $384+
    2 BEDS $462+
    3 BEDS $531+

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 sign for the county on the side of a road
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    1130 NORTH 11TH ST, CLINTON, IA 52732
    1 BED $555+
    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 $555+
    2 BEDS $758+
  • 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 $555+
    2 BEDS $758+
  • a picture of a sign that says scarborough managers
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    207 High Street, Searsboro, IA 50242
    1 BED $560
  • a kitchen with a stove microwave and refrigerator
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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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  • a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
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    150 S GROVER AVENUE, Mason City, IA 50401
    1 BED $580+
    2 BEDS $755+
    3 BEDS $907+
  • a bedroom with a bed and a window
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    509 North Maple Street, Creston, IA 50801
    1 BED $585
    2 BEDS $715
  • a small kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    405 S MAPLE ST, WINFIELD, IA 52659
    1 BED $585
    2 BEDS $630
    3 BEDS $790
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen with a bar
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    420 W RIVER RD, DAVENPORT, IA 52801
    1 BED $585+
    2 BEDS $695+
    3 BEDS $1,095
  • an empty kitchen with an island in the middle
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    91 D Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638
    2 BEDS $595+
    3 BEDS $710+
  • a kitchen with a white stove and a microwave
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    1010 Woodland Drive, Carroll, IA 51401
    1 BED $595
    2 BEDS $755
    3 BEDS $885
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  • a kitchen with a white stove and a microwave
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    1010 Woodland Drive, Carroll, IA 51401
    1 BED $595
    2 BEDS $755
    3 BEDS $885
  • a kitchen with a white stove and a microwave
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    1106 Woodland Drive, Carroll, IA 51401
    1 BED $595
    2 BEDS $755
    3 BEDS $885

Apartments Under $700

  • a kitchen with blue cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    Heatherton 30, DAVENPORT, IA 52803
    STUDIO $600
    1 BED $700
    2 BEDS $850
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    2951 Park Avenue, Sioux City, IA 51104-2851
    STUDIO $629
    1 BED $715
    2 BEDS $795
  • 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 $675
  • a living room and kitchen with a glass table
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    605 W. 53Rd St., Davenport, IA 52806
    STUDIO $660
    1 BED $730
    2 BEDS $865+
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a sink
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    1440 Georgetown Road, Iowa Falls, IA 50126
    2 BEDS $670+
    3 BEDS $875
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  • 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 $675
    2 BEDS $745
  • a small kitchen with a stove and a microwave
    Today

    102-148 35Th St, DAVENPORT, IA 52806
    1 BED $675
    2 BEDS $795
    3 BEDS $1,075
  • 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 $680
    2 BEDS $780
  • a living room with two chairs and a window
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    1109 Buddy Holly Place, Clear Lake, IA 50428
    1 BED $690
    2 BEDS $790
    3 BEDS $875+
  • a living room with white furniture and a large tv
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    2981 6Th St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    1 BED $699+
    2 BEDS $845+
    3 BEDS $1,125+

Apartments Under $800

  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1140 E. 37Th St., Davenport, IA 52807
    1 BED $700
    2 BEDS $780
    3 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • an aerial view of a group of buildings in a parking lot
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    The Hawthorne, DAVENPORT, IA 52806
    STUDIO $700
    1 BED $825
    2 BEDS $940
  • a kitchen with a stove microwave and refrigerator
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    150 S GROVER AVENUE, MASON CITY, IA 50401
    1 BED $705
    2 BEDS $805
    3 BEDS $1,020
  • 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 $715
    2 BEDS $725
    3 BEDS $855
  • a row of brick apartment buildings on a street
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    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $725
    1 BED Ask for pricing
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  • a red car parked in front of a white house
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    3127 Schuetzen Ln, Davenport, IA 52807
    2 BEDS $725+
  • a living room with a couch and a desk and a window
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    4444 N Division St, DAVENPORT, IA 52806
    STUDIO $725
    1 BED $795+
    2 BEDS $895
  • 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 $730
    2 BEDS $855
  • a kitchen with a white refrigerator and wooden cabinets
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    2700 East 53Rd Street, Davenport, IA 52807
    1 BED $740+
    2 BEDS $950+
  • a living room with white furniture and a large window
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    3800 Glen Oaks Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51104
    STUDIO $1,055
    1 BED $740
    2 BEDS $1,135+
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a refrigerator
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    1410 E 22Nd St, Atlantic, IA 50022
    2 BEDS $755
    3 BEDS $895
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  • a living room with a kitchen and a couch and a table
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    4808 Grand Ave., Davenport, IA 52807
    1 BED $775
    2 BEDS $950
  • a sidewalk in front of an apartment building with green grass
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    4419 1ST AVE SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
    1 BED $780+
    2 BEDS $905+
  • a house with a car parked in front of it
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    1660 Summit, Red Oak, IA 51566
    2 BEDS $781
  • the kitchen of our studio apartment atrium with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    2040 Glass Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
    1 BED $790
    2 BEDS $790+
    3 BEDS $1,000+
  • a living room with blue chairs and a tv on the wall
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    925 Kirkwood Parkway SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    1 BED $950
    2 BEDS $793+

Apartments Under $900

  • 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 $805
    2 BEDS $805
  • 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 $805
    2 BEDS $880
  • a living room with couches and a fireplace
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    1201 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $805+
    2 BEDS $910+
  • a kitchen with a table and chairs and a refrigerator
    Today

    3424-3435 Hemlock Pl. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
    2 BEDS $825
  • our apartments have a large pool for residents to enjoy
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    1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
    1 BED $875
    2 BEDS $825+
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  • a grass lawn in front of an apartment building
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    3000 Grand, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $825
    1 BED $955+
    2 BEDS $1,150+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table in front of a large window
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    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    STUDIO $827+
    1 BED $850+
    2 BEDS $1,208+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $828+
    2 BEDS $839+
    3 BEDS Ask for pricing
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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 $2,663.

How many cheap rentals are available in Iowa on RentCafe?

There are 422 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Iowa were last updated on 7 Apr 2026.

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

The average Iowa cheap apartment size is 780 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 636 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 $1,240 per month so any rental south of $992 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Iowa rents go as low as $327/mo.

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