What does "Cheap" mean for rental homes in Polk County, IA?

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

How to search for Cheap Houses in Polk County, IA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable houses, use the "Sort:" feature to sort single family homes 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" houses come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" rental home?

Single family homeowners or property managers can be easier to negotiate rental terms with than larger multi-tenant buildings. Here are a couple things that you can discuss to potentially drop monthly rental costs: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Educate yourself regarding the housing rental market and market rates in Polk County. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Affordable Houses for Rent in Polk County, IA from $550

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

There are currently 247 cheaper houses available for rent.

732 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
$550/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 465 sq ft
732 19th StDes Moines, IA 50314
1210 West St, Des Moines, IA 50315
$675/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 525 sq ft
1210 West StDes Moines, IA 50315
1206 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
1206 39th StDes Moines, IA 50311
Call(515) 604-7395
2636.5 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
$850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 654 sq ft
2636.5 Capitol AveDes Moines, IA 50317
Call(515) 789-3404
6009 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
$871/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 901 sq ft
6009 Creston AveDes Moines, IA 50321
1924 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50314
$895/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 576 sq ft
1924 Martin Luther King Jr PkwyDes Moines, IA 50314
7301 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
$915/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 960 sq ft
7301 Fleur DrDes Moines, IA 50321
3840 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
$945/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 606 sq ft
3840 15th StDes Moines, IA 50313
1806 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
$950/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 768 sq ft
1806 Jefferson AveDes Moines, IA 50314
Special Offer
1964 Arlington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
$965/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 528 sq ft
1964 Arlington AveDes Moines, IA 50314
917 Maury St, Des Moines, IA 50309
$975/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 912 sq ft
917 Maury StDes Moines, IA 50309
830 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
$975/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 710 sq ft
830 Hartford AveDes Moines, IA 50315
802 SE 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
$975/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 912 sq ft
802 SE 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
1332 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
$975/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 710 sq ft
1332 E 37th StDes Moines, IA 50317
2415 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$995/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 528 sq ft
2415 36th StDes Moines, IA 50310
3410 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317
$995/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 884 sq ft
3410 Easton BlvdDes Moines, IA 50317
7010 SW 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
$995/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 680 sq ft
7010 SW 13th StDes Moines, IA 50315
419 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
$995/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 728 sq ft
419 E Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
1514 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$1,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 540 sq ft
1514 28th StDes Moines, IA 50311
1211 Lewis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 724 sq ft
1211 Lewis AveDes Moines, IA 50315
Special Offer
3315 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 768 sq ft
3315 SE 4th StDes Moines, IA 50315
1329 Fremont St, Des Moines, IA 50316
$1,025/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 940 sq ft
1329 Fremont StDes Moines, IA 50316
1914 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
$1,050/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 740 sq ft
1914 10th StDes Moines, IA 50314
2624 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
$1,050/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 672 sq ft
2624 Merle Hay RdDes Moines, IA 50310
1617 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$1,075/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 832 sq ft
1617 34th StDes Moines, IA 50310
2717 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
$1,075/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 766 sq ft
2717 College AveDes Moines, IA 50311
3814 8th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50313
$1,095/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 664 sq ft
3814 8th PlDes Moines, IA 50313
3028 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,100/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
3028 S Union StDes Moines, IA 50315
3216 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,440 sq ft
3216 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
3314 Valdez Ct, Des Moines, IA 50310
$1,100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 950 sq ft
3314 Valdez CtDes Moines, IA 50310
3633 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA 50313
$1,100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 960 sq ft
3633 Bowdoin StDes Moines, IA 50313
4133 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
$1,100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 624 sq ft
4133 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50313
1321 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 795 sq ft
1321 Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
2909 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50313
$1,100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 676 sq ft
2909 1st StDes Moines, IA 50313
4208 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
$1,110/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,120 sq ft
4208 E 29th StDes Moines, IA 50317
3822 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$1,150/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 651 sq ft
3822 52nd StDes Moines, IA 50310
290 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
$1,150/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 885 sq ft
290 E 17th StDes Moines, IA 50316
Special Offer
3206 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Contact for price
1 bed · 1 bath · 624 sq ft
3206 3rd StDes Moines, IA 50313
3310 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,150/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 704 sq ft
3310 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
513 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
$1,160/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 748 sq ft
513 E 24th StDes Moines, IA 50317