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Cheapest Available Polk County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Polk County, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Campus View Student Housing in the Springwood neighborhood priced from $500. Clover Creek in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $547. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$500
Clover Creek0/1Studio,1BA$547
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$547
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$601
Riverview Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
The Drake ApartmentsB31BR,1BA$630
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk County, IA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polk County area is the $0.93 price per square foot SS 2 bed units interior Model at State Street Lofts in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Polk County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $950 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Somerset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polk County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
State Street LoftsSS 2 bed units interior2BR,2BA$0.93
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
The Pointe on FleurOne Month FREE Rent - 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$0.87
The JeffersonFully Renovated with Balcony2BR,1BA$0.95
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.67
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

Frequently Asked Questions about Polk County

What type of rentals are currently available in Polk County?

There are currently 1470 Apartments for Rent in Polk County, IA with pricing that ranges from $547 to $4,991. There are also 271 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Polk County ranging from $560 to $3,795.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Polk County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Polk County ranges from $560 to $3,795 with an average monthly rent of $1,703.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Polk County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Polk County range from $736 to $4,991, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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