What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Polk County, IA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Polk County. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in Polk County, IA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Polk County. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Polk County. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in Polk County, IA from $120

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Polk County, IA?

There are 3,372 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

2901 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
$120+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
2901 Rutland AveDes Moines, IA 50311
National Biscuit Flats, Des Moines, IA 50309
$525+ /mo
Studio · 4 units available
National Biscuit FlatsDes Moines, IA 50309
Call(515) 361-3039
712 Bancroft St, Des Moines, IA 50315
$575/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
712 Bancroft StDes Moines, IA 50315
Cottage Heights Apartments, Des Moines, IA 50311
$595/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
Cottage Heights ApartmentsDes Moines, IA 50311
Price Drop
Call(515) 320-8545
1621 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
$596/mo
Studio · 1 units available
1621 9th StDes Moines, IA 50314
Drake West Village, Des Moines, IA 50311
$606+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 11 units available
Drake West VillageDes Moines, IA 50311
New Today
The Concord Apartments, Des Moines, IA 50314
$611+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 - 500 sq ft
The Concord ApartmentsDes Moines, IA 50314
The Village at Westchester, Des Moines, IA 50310
$619+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 22 units available
The Village at WestchesterDes Moines, IA 50310
New Today
1072 27th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
$625/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
1072 27th StreetDes Moines, IA 50311
24th St Apartments, Des Moines, IA 50310
$625/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
24th St ApartmentsDes Moines, IA 50310
Grand Terrace Apartments, Des Moines, IA 50312
$625+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 3 units available
Grand Terrace ApartmentsDes Moines, IA 50312
Price Drop
Clover Creek, Des Moines, IA 50310
$647+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 7 units available
Clover CreekDes Moines, IA 50310
Heritage Apartments, Des Moines, IA 50315
$650+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
Heritage ApartmentsDes Moines, IA 50315
2500 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311
$650/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
2500 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
The Acacia, Des Moines, IA 50312
$650+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 6 units available
The AcaciaDes Moines, IA 50312
New Today
Iowa Bell Terrace LLC, Des Moines, IA 50321
$650+ /mo
1 bed · 5 units available
Iowa Bell Terrace LLCDes Moines, IA 50321
New Today
Southview Apartments, Des Moines, IA 50315
$650+ /mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Southview ApartmentsDes Moines, IA 50315
The View on Douglas, Des Moines, IA 50310
$650+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
The View on DouglasDes Moines, IA 50310
820 Lyon Street Apartments, Des Moines, IA 50309
$650+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 2 units available
820 Lyon Street ApartmentsDes Moines, IA 50309
Urban Heights, Urbandale, IA 50322
$650+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
Urban HeightsUrbandale, IA 50322
Price Drop
Prairie Pointe Student Living, Ankeny, IA 50023
$655+ /mo
3 - 4 beds · 6 units available
Prairie Pointe Student LivingAnkeny, IA 50023
Price Drop
Plaza Manor, Urbandale, IA 50322
$655+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 16 units available
Plaza ManorUrbandale, IA 50322
New Today
Johnston Crossing II, Johnston, IA 50131
$662+ /mo
2 beds · 4 units available
Johnston Crossing IIJohnston, IA 50131
The 31st Street Apartments, Des Moines, IA 50312
$664+ /mo
1 bed · 4 units available
The 31st Street ApartmentsDes Moines, IA 50312
Price Drop
Beaverdale Housing LLC, Des Moines, IA 50311
$675+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 6 units available
Beaverdale Housing LLCDes Moines, IA 50311
New Today
Woodland West, West Des Moines, IA 50266
$679+ /mo
2 beds · 4 units available
Woodland WestWest Des Moines, IA 50266
New Today
The Eddy, Des Moines, IA 50311
$685+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 5 units available
The EddyDes Moines, IA 50311
1620 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
$685/mo
Studio · 1 units available
1620 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50316
Canary Lofts, Des Moines, IA 50311
$695+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 11 units available
Canary LoftsDes Moines, IA 50311
New Today
Know Your Monthly Cost. The Same Every Month., Des Moines, IA 50311
$695+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 9 units available
Know Your Monthly Cost. The Same Every Month.Des Moines, IA 50311
New Today
Garden Court, Des Moines, IA 50310
$695/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Garden CourtDes Moines, IA 50310
1219 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$699+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 2 units available
1219 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
4151 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
$700+ /mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
4151 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50317
3309 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
$700/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
3309 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
116 High Street SW, Mitchellville, IA 50169
$700/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
116 High Street SWMitchellville, IA 50169
The View On Hickman, Urbandale, IA 50322
$700+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
The View On HickmanUrbandale, IA 50322
New Today
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive, Clive, IA 50325
$705+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 8 units available
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - CliveClive, IA 50325
Special Offer
Twin Oaks Residences LLC, Des Moines, IA 50322
$708/mo
2 beds · 5 units available
Twin Oaks Residences LLCDes Moines, IA 50322
0.5 Months Free
Watrous Apartments, Des Moines, IA 50315
$712+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 6 units available
Watrous ApartmentsDes Moines, IA 50315
New Today
4053 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
$715/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
4053 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50317