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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Polk County, IA

270 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Polk County, IA. 270 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $800

  • 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
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  • a living room with a fireplace and a table and chairs
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    1200 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $775+
    2 BEDS $830+
    3 BEDS $1,065+

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 living room with a couch and a table
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    100 5509 NW Johnston Dr., Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $805+
  • 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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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    8825 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $835
    2 BEDS $860
  • the living room of an empty house with a window
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    918 NE Crestmoor Place #208, Ankeny, IA 50021
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    1 BED $841+
    2 BEDS $864+
  • a spiral staircase in a living room with a fireplace
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    2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $850
    2 BEDS $915
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    3600 Kennedy Drive, Des Moines, IA 50317
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  • a living room with a fireplace and a couch
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    4101 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $870
    2 BEDS $1,095
    3 BEDS $1,335
  • the spacious living room and dining room of an apartment with white walls and carpet
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    1340 42Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $875+
    2 BEDS $930+
    3 BEDS $1,220+

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    1137 11Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $905+
    2 BEDS $1,070+
  • a living room with carpet and a window
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    3901 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $945+
    2 BEDS $1,040+
  • 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+
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    415 NE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, IA 50021
    1 BED $985
    2 BEDS $1,095+
    3 BEDS $1,245

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a living room with a tv and a kitchen with a bar
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    700 East 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    2 BEDS $1,017+
  • a swimming pool with chairs around it in front of a house
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    900 65Th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
    1 BED $1,020+
    2 BEDS $1,265+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
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    1735 NW Fieldstream Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $1,022+
    2 BEDS $1,332+
  • a living room filled with furniture and a fire place
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    8650 Crescent Chase, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,035
    2 BEDS $1,125
  • a building with a sign for butter park apartments
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    2824 E 16Th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
    1 BED $1,070
    2 BEDS $1,840
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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 $725 and $2,663.

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

There are 109 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Polk County, IA were last updated on 24 Feb 2026.

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

The average Polk County, IA cheap apartment size is 828 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.

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 270 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 $1,167 per month so any rental south of $934 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Polk County, IA rents go as low as $715/mo.

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