Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bettendorf, IA from $531 (76 Rentals)

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property at 905 Hillside Dr
$900

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Base Rent$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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property at 61 Sutton Ct
$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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61 Sutton Ct

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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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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975-1005 39th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

975-1005 39th St

975-1005 39th StBettendorf, 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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property at 1012 Bridge Ave
$700
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1012 Bridge Ave

DavenportIA52803
property at 1546 12th Ave
$750
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1546 12th Ave

MolineIL61265

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Bettendorf, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bettendorf, IA

Pricing Updated: 09/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bettendorf, IA area range in price from $488 to $4,990 with an overall median price of $1,070. The three Bettendorf neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Alcoa District at $1,050, Community Center District at $1,050, and Downtown Bettendorf at $1,050. 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$1,050$65090
Community Center District$1,050$65087
Downtown Bettendorf$1,050$65081
Outer Davenport Bettendorf$1,050$488442
Stensvad District$1,055$65083
Edgewood District$1,060$65082
Valley Drive$1,453$82541

Cheapest Available Bettendorf Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bettendorf, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Washington Square Apartments in the Villa Park neighborhood priced from $625. Bridgeview Apartments in the Villa Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bettendorf apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Square Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$625
Bridgeview ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$650
WAH10121BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$700
Williamsburg ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$700
Carriage Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$775
Eastridge Villa1 bed1BR, 1BA$825
LN9241BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$825
2750-2780 Tech Dr1x11BR, 1BA$835
Valley View2bd/1ba2BR, 1BA$840
Central Avenue Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bettendorf, IA

As of September 18, 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 Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Bettendorf apartment is the 911 Hillside Dr Model at 911 Hillside Dr, Unit 911 Hillside Drive in the McClellan Heights neighborhood starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot. 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.
Pierce School Lofts2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$0.92
911 Hillside Dr, Unit 911 Hillside Drive911 Hillside Dr2BR, 1BA$0.82
Downtown Townhomes2 bed2BR, 1BA$0.95
Pius Lane Apartments2 bed2BR, 1BA$0.95
508 16th Ave, Unit 508 Downstairs508 16th Ave2BR, 1BA$1.06
5425 Valley Dr2 Bed2BR, 1BA$1.03
Eastridge Villa1 bed1BR, 1BA$1.01
Washington Square Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$0.78
Valley View2bd/1ba2BR, 1BA$1.06
WAH10121BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.00

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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 $840.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bettendorf?

The cheapest apartment in Bettendorf is Washington Square Apartments which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Bettendorf costs $1,070.

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 60 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 $135 which is $935 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bettendorf.

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