
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bettendorf, IA from $400 (58 Rentals)
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Lincoln Manor Apartments

Williamsburg Apartments

Pius Lane Apartments

Eastridge Villa

2750-2780 Tech Dr

Downtown Townhomes

2607-2609 Magnolia Dr

The Villas at Devils Glen

Eagle Ridge Apartments
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5425 Valley Dr

Chateau Knoll

2432 Cypress Dr, Unit 2432

Thomas Place Bettendorf

975-1005 39th St

Valley View

Tanglefoot Manor

Crow Creek Apartments

Terrace Park Villas

1012 Bridge Ave
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1207 E 9th St, Unit Apt 1

916 12th Ave

1211 E 9th St, Unit 1

407 17th Ave

903 44th St

Jersey Meadows

Indian Ridge Apartments

Butterworth Apartments

2510 E 50th St

1845 14th Ave
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1832 16th Ave

1178 26th Street A

1608 E 12th St

349 10th St

1206 Bridge Ave, Unit 2

1146 14th Ave, Unit Upper

1811 13th Ave

Moline High School Lofts

Park Place Apartments

Kimberly Club Apartments
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Winding Hills Apartments

201 N 20th St

906 Charlotte St, Unit 906

Windsor Crest Apartments

Moline Enterprise Lofts

LeClaire

Cross Creek Apartment Homes

1804 15th Ave

918 E Locust St, Unit 2

2501 E 50th St, Unit 5
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Bettendorf, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bettendorf?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Bettendorf Studio Apartments | $1,103 | $700 | $1,368 |
| Cheap Bettendorf 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,061 | $650 | $1,760 |
| Cheap Bettendorf 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $750 | $2,290 |
| Cheap Bettendorf 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $1,050 | $4,990 |
| Cheap Bettendorf 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,149 | $1,200 | $2,895 |
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Bettendorf, IA Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bettendorf, IA
Pricing Updated: 02/04/2026Current apartment rentals in the Bettendorf, IA area range in price from $591 to $4,990 with an overall median price of $2,534. The three Bettendorf neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Stensvad District at $650, Community Center District at $650, and Downtown Bettendorf at $650. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bettendorf Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stensvad District | $1,275 | $650 | 103 |
| Community Center District | $1,624 | $650 | 98 |
| Downtown Bettendorf | $1,650 | $650 | 90 |
| Alcoa District | $2,695 | $650 | 95 |
| Edgewood District | $2,695 | $650 | 82 |
| Outer Davenport Bettendorf | $3,900 | $591 | 571 |
| Valley Drive | $3,900 | $750 | 73 |
Cheapest Available Bettendorf Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bettendorf, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shire and Rivendell Apartments in the Downtown Moline neighborhood priced from $650. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shire and Rivendell Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Williamsburg Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Valley View | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Pius Lane Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Indian Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Jersey Meadows | One Bedroom Large (Top Floor) | 1BR,1BA | $776 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Eastridge Villa | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bettendorf, IA
As of February 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bettendorf area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Pierce School Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Bettendorf apartment is the 1146 14th Ave Model at 1146 14th Ave, Unit Upper starting at $850 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Villa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bettendorf apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce School Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 1146 14th Ave, Unit Upper | 1146 14th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Downtown Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 2432 Cypress Dr, Unit 2432 | 2432 Cypress Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 906 Charlotte St, Unit 906 | 906 Charlotte St | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 1211 E 9th St, Unit 1 | 1211 E 9th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Eastridge Villa | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Moline High School Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Pius Lane Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Shire and Rivendell Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Best Local Schools in Bettendorf, IA
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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 $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bettendorf?
The cheapest apartment in Bettendorf is Shire and Rivendell Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Bettendorf costs $2,534.
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 90 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 $145 which is $2,389 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bettendorf.
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