Polk County IA Cheap Apartments For Rent

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7815 Douglas Ave APT 203, Urbandale, IA 50322
$1,200/mo
2 bds
2 ba
958 sqft
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Flats on 56th, 3710 56th St APT 20, Des Moines, IA 50310
$1,200/mo
2 bds
2 ba
1,210 sqft
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701 Monona Ave | 701 Monona Ave, Des Moines, IA
$1,200+ 2 bds

52 days ago6 available units
$1,200+2 bd
2222 Guthrie Ave #A, Des Moines, IA 50317
$1,200/mo
2 bds
1 ba
-- sqft
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Linc | 210 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA
$1,202+ Studio

38 available units
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$1,202+Studio
$1,254+1 bd
$1,757+2 bd
$2,299+3 bd
Oakwood Place | 2810 SE Rio Dr, Ankeny, IA
$1,202+ 1 bd

7 available units
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$1,202+1 bd
$1,340+2 bd
$1,580+3 bd
Meadow Vista | 1522 Bailie Ln SW, Altoona, IA
$1,210+ 3 bds

2 available units
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$1,210+3 bd
Kadin Trail | 1200 Kadin Trl, Bondurant, IA
$1,210+ 3 bds

6 available units
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$1,210+3 bd
Randolph Apartments | 202 4th St, Des Moines, IA
$1,212+ 1 bd

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$1,212+1 bd
$1,447+2 bd
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN POLK COUNTY IA

Looking for a cheap apartment in Polk County IA? Act quickly; affordable apartments in Polk County IA 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 POLK COUNTY IA

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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