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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Iowa

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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
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    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
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  • 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
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    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
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    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+
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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 21 Feb 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 $1,226 per month so any rental south of $980 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Iowa rents go as low as $327/mo.

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