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 and Affordable 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 and Affordable 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.

Cheap and 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 276 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
2636.5 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
$850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 654 sq ft
2636.5 Capitol AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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6009 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
$871/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 901 sq ft
6009 Creston AveDes Moines, IA 50321
4501 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315
$895/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 918 sq ft
4501 S Union StDes Moines, IA 50315
Special Offer
3426 SW 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
$895/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 770 sq ft
3426 SW 8th StDes Moines, IA 50315
1812 Francis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
$895/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 641 sq ft
1812 Francis AveDes Moines, IA 50314
905 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
$895/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 904 sq ft
905 25th StDes Moines, IA 50312
3840 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
$895/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 606 sq ft
3840 15th StDes Moines, IA 50313
7301 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
$915/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 960 sq ft
7301 Fleur DrDes Moines, IA 50321
1009 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$925/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
1009 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
7010 SW 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
$945/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 680 sq ft
7010 SW 13th StDes Moines, IA 50315
1964 Arlington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
$965/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 528 sq ft
1964 Arlington AveDes Moines, IA 50314
419 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
$970/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 728 sq ft
419 E Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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209 SW School St, Ankeny, IA 50023
$975/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 615 sq ft
209 SW School StAnkeny, IA 50023
1408 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
$995/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 752 sq ft
1408 Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50313
905 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
$995/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 704 sq ft
905 Emma AveDes Moines, IA 50315
Special Offer
2807 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA 50313
$995/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 572 sq ft
2807 Oxford StDes Moines, IA 50313
2123 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
$995/mo
4 beds · 1 bath · 1,529 sq ft
2123 E 14th StDes Moines, IA 50316
3310 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 704 sq ft
3310 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
1332 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
$1,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 710 sq ft
1332 E 37th StDes Moines, IA 50317
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
917 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,025/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
917 Titus AveDes Moines, IA 50315
1914 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
$1,050/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 740 sq ft
1914 10th StDes Moines, IA 50314
1321 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,050/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 795 sq ft
1321 Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
2002 Evergreen Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
$1,050/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,008 sq ft
2002 Evergreen AveDes Moines, IA 50320
1152 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$1,075/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,304 sq ft
1152 27th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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
1115 SW 11th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
$1,095/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 940 sq ft
1115 SW 11th StAnkeny, IA 50021
1206 SW Franklin Ct, Ankeny, IA 50023
$1,095/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 940 sq ft
1206 SW Franklin CtAnkeny, IA 50023
828 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
$1,095/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 689 sq ft
828 E 27th StDes Moines, IA 50317
33 E Pleasant View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,095/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
33 E Pleasant View DrDes Moines, IA 50315
290 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
$1,100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 885 sq ft
290 E 17th StDes Moines, IA 50316
Special Offer
2411 SE 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
$1,100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 486 sq ft
2411 SE 17th StDes Moines, IA 50320
340 E McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,100/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths
340 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
2916 High St, Des Moines, IA 50312
$1,100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
2916 High StDes Moines, IA 50312
4705 SE 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,100/mo
3 beds · 1 bath
4705 SE 3rd StDes Moines, IA 50315
3712 Valdez Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$1,100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 910 sq ft
3712 Valdez DrDes Moines, IA 50310
10 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 695 sq ft
10 E Hillside AveDes Moines, IA 50315