Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bettendorf, IA from $400 (60 Rentals)

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property at 905 Hillside Dr

$900

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$900
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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905 Hillside Dr, Unit 905

905 Hillside Dr
BettendorfIA52722

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Thomas Place Bettendorf
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Thomas Place Bettendorf

2205 Kimberly RdBettendorf, IA 52722
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975-1005 39th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

975-1005 39th St

975-1005 39th StBettendorf, IA 52722
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Valley View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley View

905 17th StBettendorf, IA 52722
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Terrace Park Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Park Villas

1120-1130 Utica Ridge RdBettendorf, IA 52722
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Tanglefoot Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tanglefoot Manor

2815 Tanglefoot LnBettendorf, IA 52722
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Crow Creek Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crow Creek Apartments

5067 Devils Glen RdBettendorf, IA 52722
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 1811 13th Ave

$800 - $900

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1811 13th Ave

MolineIL61265
property at 1745 Pleasant Ct

$950

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$950
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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1745 Pleasant Ct

DavenportIA52803

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property at 4420 8th Ave

$1,000

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$1,000
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4420 8th Ave

Rock IslandIL61201
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Wellington Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Apartments

1215 15th StMoline, IL 61265
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Modernistic
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Modernistic

242 46th StMoline, IL 61265
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Bettendorf, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bettendorf, IA

Pricing Updated: 06/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bettendorf, IA area range in price from $488 to $4,990 with an overall median price of $2,964. The three Bettendorf neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Alcoa District at $700, Community Center District at $700, and Downtown Bettendorf at $550. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bettendorf Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Alcoa District$2,650$70040
Community Center District$2,650$70042
Downtown Bettendorf$2,650$55037
Edgewood District$2,650$70033
Stensvad District$2,650$70045
Outer Davenport Bettendorf$3,750$488376
Valley Drive$3,750$85037

Cheapest Available Bettendorf Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bettendorf, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cross Creek in the North Side neighborhood priced from $602. Williamsburg Apartments in the McClellan Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bettendorf apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cross Creek1 x 11BR,1BA$602
Williamsburg ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Carriage Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Windsor Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$785
Eastridge Villa1 bed1BR,1BA$825
LN9241BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
2750-2780 Tech Dr1x11BR,1BA$835
Valley View2bd/1ba2BR,1BA$840
Eagle Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Kimberly Club Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bettendorf, IA

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bettendorf area is the $1.24 price per square foot Four Bedroom Townhome Model at Birchwood Grove in the in the Outer Davenport Bettendorf neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Bettendorf apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Pierce School Lofts starting at $1,325 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bettendorf apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Birchwood GroveFour Bedroom Townhome4BR,3.5BA$1.24
Pierce School Lofts2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
Downtown Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$0.95
Pius Lane Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$0.95
Cross Creek1 x 11BR,1BA$0.72
Eastridge Villa1 bed1BR,1BA$1.01
Valley View2bd/1ba2BR,1BA$1.06
Eagle Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07
Winding Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Carriage Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bettendorf Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bettendorf?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bettendorf is under $860.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bettendorf?

The cheapest apartment in Bettendorf is Cross Creek which is listed at $602, while the average apartment in Bettendorf costs $2,964.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bettendorf?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 38 regular apartments in Bettendorf that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bettendorf?

Cheap apartments in Bettendorf have an average cost of $131 which is $2,833 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bettendorf.

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