$1,275
3 beds1 bath1,064 sqftHouse
212 9th Ave North, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
40 Rentals in Fort Dodge, IA Under $1,500/mo
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$1,295
2 beds2 baths912 sqftHouse
1414 N 28th Street, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$675
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
714 N. 15th St., Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$695
2 beds1 bathApartment
1402 S 24th Street, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$925
Studio1 bath508 sqftApartment
2905 Dodger Dr., Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$1,095
1 bed1 bath711 sqftApartment
2905 Dodger Dr., Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$950
2 beds1.5 baths1,064 sqftApartment
412/414 N 27th St, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$700
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
x 1, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$895
2 beds1 bath784 sqftHouse
1241 S 27th St, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$950
2 beds1 bathApartment
316 S. 16th St., Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$895
3 beds1 bath1,171 sqftHouse
527 C St, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$525
Studio1 bathApartment
1020 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$575
1 bed1 bathApartment
1020 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$525
Studio1 bathApartment
1020 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$695
1 bed1 bathApartment
414 North 9th St, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$695
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
446 N 26th Pl, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$725
2 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
433 N 27th St, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$1,245
2 beds1 bath1,035 sqftApartment
2905 Dodger Dr., Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$1,095
1 bed1 bath711 sqftApartment
2905 Dodger Dr., Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$925
Studio1 bath508 sqftApartment
2905 Dodger Dr., Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$1,350
4 beds1 bath1,292 sqftHouse
829 S 18th Street, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$675
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
913 3rd Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$675
Studio1 bath400 sqftApartment
913 3rd Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
$725
2 beds1 bath500 sqftApartment
818 North 7th Street, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Fort Dodge, IA
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Fort Dodge inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Fort Dodge.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Fort Dodge, IA
Rentler currently shows 40 rentals in Fort Dodge priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in Fort Dodge, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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