Iowa Cheap Apartments For Rent

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228 W State St #1, Mason City, IA 50401
$600/mo
2 bds
1 ba
900 sqft
- Apartment for rent
120 days ago
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Woodcrest Apartments | 1400 Blairs Ferry Rd, Hiawatha, IA
$600+ 1 bd

2 available units
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$600+1 bd
$745+2 bd
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Agency School | 227 W Wapello St, Agency, IA
$600+ 1 bd

103 days ago3 available units
$600+1 bd
$650+2 bd
Storm Lake 6-Unit (Six Properties, LLC) | 416 Michigan St, Storm Lake, IA
$600+ 1 bd

50 days ago3 available units
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$600+1 bd
$800+2 bd
314 Randolph Street | 314 Randolph St, Waterloo, IA
$600+ 1 bd

402 days ago7 available units
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$600+1 bd
$750+2 bd
$1,200+3 bd
810 5th Street - 1, 810 5th St, Fontanelle, IA 50846
$600+/mo
1 bd
1 ba
650 sqft
- Apartment for rent
400 days ago
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715 Ridgeview Rd | 715 Ridgeview Rd, Monticello, IA
$600+ 1 bd

2 available units
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$600+1 bd
$750+2 bd
3961 Logan Ave APT 8, Waterloo, IA 50703
$600/mo
Studio
1 ba
-- sqft
- Apartment for rent
7 days ago
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1326 E 9th St APT 2, Des Moines, IA 50316
$600/mo
Studio
1 ba
521 sqft
- Apartment for rent
16 days ago
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN IOWA

Looking for a cheap apartment in Iowa? Act quickly; affordable apartments in Iowa exist but don’t stay on the market for long.

When shopping for a cheap apartment, it’s important to establish your list of must-have features before beginning. Stay flexible during the rental shopping process as you may have to sacrifice certain amenities to meet your budget. You could find an apartment that fits your budget, but it might lack square footage. Or you might find an apartment in the perfect neighborhood, but may have to buy all of your appliances. Stay open-minded. Reflect on the features that matter most to compromise on an apartment without overspending.

FINDING A CHEAP APARTMENT IN IOWA

Hunting for a cheap apartment off-season may increase your chances to land a lease. Try to look for a new apartment in the winter months: December, January or February. You can find better deals on your unit in winter because supply is typically greater than demand and landlords advertise reduced rate apartment contracts to attract renters. As a renter in the off-season, you may be able to negotiate with your landlord and cut a deal. Landlords might offer to waive your monthly parking, provide a storage unit at no cost or include all your utilities in the monthly rent.

Cheap apartments tend to be more competitive because no one wants to spend more than they have to on rent. Do your homework, prepare all the paperwork before going to the showings and be sure to make a professional first impression.

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