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Short Term Rentals in Iowa

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Short Term Rentals in Iowa. 333 Rentals Available
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    175 NW Common Place, Waukee, IA 50263
    1 BED $889+
    2 BEDS $1,333+
    3 BEDS $1,705+
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    20 S 41St St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
    STUDIO $995+
    1 BED $1,070+
    2 BEDS $1,395
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    1260 S Jordan Creek Parkway Unit 13000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,183+
    2 BEDS $1,394+
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    2505 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722
    1 BED $950
    2 BEDS $1,100
    3 BEDS $1,740
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    200 - 214 Village Drive, Tiffin, IA 52340
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    4426-4606 Ashworth Drive, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
    2 BEDS $1,165
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a ceiling fan
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    1040 Blue Ridge Place NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    STUDIO $966+
    1 BED $994+
    2 BEDS $1,195+
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    2951 Park Avenue, Sioux City, IA 51104-2851
    STUDIO $629
    1 BED $715
    2 BEDS $795
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    150 Rapids Square, Waterloo, IA 50702
    2 BEDS $1,075
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    500 Hunt Club Drive, Tiffin, IA 52340
    2 BEDS $1,775
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    6565 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    STUDIO $1,085+
    1 BED $1,225+
    2 BEDS $1,615
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    349 Sergeant Square Drive, Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
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    1 BED $1,017+
    2 BEDS $1,253+
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    1360 NE Primrose Lane, Grimes, IA 50111
    STUDIO $895
    1 BED $1,095
    2 BEDS $1,295
  • a large living room with couches and tables and a kitchen
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    355 88Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,110
    2 BEDS $1,355
    3 BEDS $1,695
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    1735 NW Fieldstream Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $1,022+
    2 BEDS $1,332+
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    6000 NW 62Nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
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    700 East 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    2 BEDS $1,017+
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    604 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $1,253+
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    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    STUDIO $1,143+
    1 BED $1,237+
    2 BEDS $1,405+
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    935 SE Silkwood Lane, Grimes, IA 50111
    1 BED $1,050+
    2 BEDS $1,337+
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    2704 E. Kanesville Boulevard, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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  • 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 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+
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    4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $828+
    2 BEDS $839+
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    3634 Glen Oaks Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51104
    1 BED $1,105
    2 BEDS $1,445+
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a short-term rental in Iowa?

The price range for a short-term rental in Iowa is between $680 and $2,774.

How many short-term rentals are available in Iowa on RentCafe?

There are 213 short-term rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Iowa were last updated on 24 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a short-term rental in Iowa?

The average Iowa short-term rental size is 917 sq. ft..

What are the advantages of renting a short-term rental in Iowa?

Short-term rentals offer flexibility and are ideal for temporary stays or transitional periods.

What are the downsides of renting a short-term rental in Iowa?

Short-term rentals typically cost more per month and may have limited availability.

Renting a short-term apartment in Iowa

If you’re in Iowa for a limited amount of time, you are a digital nomad, or simply want a change of scenery, RentCafe is here to help you find the short-term rental suitable for your needs. Maybe you just want to test a new area in Iowa before actually settling in, or maybe you find yourself in-between homes on your way to getting your hands on your dream home. For all those reasons and many more, short-term apartments are the way to go. Short-term rentals usually come furnished and are equipped with essentials that most renters would need on the regular. Plus, some include the cost of utilities in the rent price, so you wouldn’t have as many bills and paperwork to deal with. Renting in Iowa is an experience. So, if you want to make your renting experience here short and sweet, we got your back!

There’s more to the world

Short-term apartments are not just for renters in between homes or people on prolonged visits to a certain area. They are perfect for those who aren’t looking to put down roots too soon and settling down is not currently in the plans. For those not looking for a long-term apartment just yet, the experience of living in other areas can be life changing. If you’re the type of person who goes wherever life takes them, we are here to help you find a short-term lease!

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