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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Iowa

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Iowa. 637 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $400

  • a red motel with snow on the roof
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $327
    2 bd $392
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    108 South Park, New Sharon, IA 50207
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a dining room and living room with a table and chairs
    7 units available
    1 bd $384+
    2 bd $462+
    3 bd $531+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    53 Miller Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $500

  • a front door of a house with a bench and a red tree
    1 bd $451
    2 bd $541
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    916 Country Lane Dr., Keosauqua, IA 52565
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $600

  • a sign for the county on the side of a road
    1 bd $555+
    2 bd $675+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1130 NORTH 11TH ST, CLINTON, IA 52732
    Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a tv
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $555+
    2 bd $758+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    20 NORTH 4TH ST., CLEAR LAKE, IA 50428
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a tv
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $555+
    2 bd $758+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    20 NORTH 4TH ST., Clear Lake, IA 50428
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a picture of a sign that says scarborough managers
    1 bd $560
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    207 High Street, Searsboro, IA 50242
    Apply online
  • a kitchen with a stove microwave and refrigerator
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $580
    2 bd $755
    3 bd $907
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    190 S GROVER AVENUE, Mason City, IA 50401
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $580+
    2 bd $755+
    3 bd $907+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    150 S GROVER AVENUE, Mason City, IA 50401
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a bedroom with a bed and a window
    1 bd $585
    2 bd $715
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    509 North Maple Street, Creston, IA 50801
    Cat friendly
  • a small kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $585
    2 bd $630
    3 bd $790
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    405 S MAPLE ST, WINFIELD, IA 52659
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen with a bar
    1 bd $585+
    2 bd $695+
    3 bd $1,095
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    420 W RIVER RD, DAVENPORT, IA 52801
    Pet friendly
  • an empty kitchen with an island in the middle
    2 bd $595+
    3 bd $710+
    Base rent
    91 D Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638
    Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a white stove and a microwave
    1 bd $595
    2 bd $755
    3 bd $885
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1010 Woodland Drive, Carroll, IA 51401
    Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a white stove and a microwave
    1 bd $595
    2 bd $755
    3 bd $885
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1010 Woodland Drive, Carroll, IA 51401
    Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a white stove and a microwave
    1 bd $595
    2 bd $755
    3 bd $885
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1106 Woodland Drive, Carroll, IA 51401
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $700

  • a kitchen with blue cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    4 units available
    Studio $600
    1 bd $700
    2 bd $850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Heatherton 30, DAVENPORT, IA 52803
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a television
    Studio $629
    1 bd $715
    2 bd $795
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2951 Park Avenue, Sioux City, IA 51104-2851
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an apartment building with cars parked in front of it
    Only 3 units left
    2 bd $650
    3 bd $675
    Base rent
    2534-2540 Magnolia Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room and kitchen with a glass table
    Studio $660
    1 bd $730
    2 bd $865+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    605 W. 53Rd St., Davenport, IA 52806
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a sink
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $670+
    3 bd $875
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1440 Georgetown Road, Iowa Falls, IA 50126
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    1 bd $675
    2 bd $745
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1140 E. 37Th St., Davenport, IA 52807
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a small kitchen with a stove and a microwave
    5 units available
    1 bd $675
    2 bd $795
    3 bd $1,075
    Base rent
    102-148 35Th St, DAVENPORT, IA 52806
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • the living room and kitchen of an apartment with white walls and carpet
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $680
    2 bd $780
    Base rent
    2505 Jensen Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with two chairs and a window
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $690
    2 bd $790
    3 bd $875+
    Base rent
    1109 Buddy Holly Place, Clear Lake, IA 50428
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with white furniture and a large tv
    Rent specials
    1 bd $699+
    2 bd $845+
    3 bd $1,125+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2981 6Th St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $800

  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    1 bd $700
    2 bd $780
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1140 E. 37Th St., Davenport, IA 52807
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an aerial view of a group of buildings in a parking lot
    12 units available
    Studio $700
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $940
    Base rent
    The Hawthorne, DAVENPORT, IA 52806
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a stove microwave and refrigerator
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $705
    2 bd $805
    3 bd $1,020
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    150 S GROVER AVENUE, MASON CITY, IA 50401
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a counter top with a stove and sink
    1 bd $715
    2 bd $725
    3 bd $855
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a row of brick apartment buildings on a street
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $725
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a red car parked in front of a white house
    Only 3 units left
    2 bd $725+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3127 Schuetzen Ln, Davenport, IA 52807
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a desk and a window
    4 units available
    Studio $725
    1 bd $795+
    2 bd $895
    Base rent
    4444 N Division St, DAVENPORT, IA 52806
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a tv
    1 bd $730
    2 bd $855
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    20 NORTH 4TH ST., CLEAR LAKE, IA 50428
    Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a white refrigerator and wooden cabinets
    1 bd $740+
    2 bd $950+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2700 East 53Rd Street, Davenport, IA 52807
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with white furniture and a large window
    4 units available
    Studio $1,055
    1 bd $740
    2 bd $1,135+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3800 Glen Oaks Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51104
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a refrigerator
    2 bd $755
    3 bd $895
    Base rent
    1410 E 22Nd St, Atlantic, IA 50022
    Pet friendly
  • a living room with a kitchen and a couch and a table
    1 bd $775
    2 bd $950
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4808 Grand Ave., Davenport, IA 52807
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a sidewalk in front of an apartment building with green grass
    1 bd $780+
    2 bd $905+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4419 1ST AVE SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a house with a car parked in front of it
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $781
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1660 Summit, Red Oak, IA 51566
  • the kitchen of our studio apartment atrium with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    Rent specials
    1 bd $790
    2 bd $790+
    3 bd $1,000+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2040 Glass Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with blue chairs and a tv on the wall
    4 units available
    1 bd $950
    2 bd $793+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    925 Kirkwood Parkway SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    Apply online

Apartments Under $900

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a counter and a door to a living room
    1 bd $805
    2 bd $805
    Base rent
    5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a large apartment building with a street in front of it
    1 bd $805
    2 bd $880
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with couches and a fireplace
    1 bd $805+
    2 bd $910+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1201 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a table and chairs and a refrigerator
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $825
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3424-3435 Hemlock Pl. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • our apartments have a large pool for residents to enjoy
    7 units available
    1 bd $875
    2 bd $825+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Apply online
  • a grass lawn in front of an apartment building
    Studio $825
    1 bd $955+
    2 bd $1,150+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3000 Grand, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table in front of a large window
    10 units available
    Studio $827+
    1 bd $850+
    2 bd $1,208+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Rent specials 12 units available
    1 bd $828+
    2 bd $947+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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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 419 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Iowa were last updated on 23 May 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.