Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bettendorf Neighborhood of Bettendorf, IA from $400 (46 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

Available Jun 1

905 Hillside Dr, Unit 905, 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
Senior Living
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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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The Bridges Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridges Lofts

1501 State StBettendorf, IA 52722
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property at 2118 Elm St

$750

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$750

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$750

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2118 Elm St

DavenportIA52803

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property at 4420 8th Ave

$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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Jersey Ridge Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jersey Ridge Manor

2056 Jersey Ridge RdDavenport, IA 52803
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Pierce School Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pierce School Lofts

2112 E 12th StDavenport, IA 52803
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Downtown Bettendorf, Bettendorf, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Bettendorf Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bettendorf area of Bettendorf, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lincoln Manor Apartments priced from $695. Williamsburg Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bettendorf apartments for rent in Bettendorf, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Manor ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Williamsburg ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Eastridge Villa1 bed1BR,1BA$825
Valley View2bd/1ba2BR,1BA$825
LN9241BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
2750-2780 Tech Dr1x11BR,1BA$835
Moline High School Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Eagle Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Kimberly Club Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bettendorf, IA

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bettendorf area is the $0.50 price per square foot 905 Hillside Dr Model at 905 Hillside Dr, Unit 905 in the in the McClellan Heights neighborhood starting from $650. The second greatest value Downtown Bettendorf apartment is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Pierce School Lofts starting at $1,100 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bettendorf apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
905 Hillside Dr, Unit 905905 Hillside Dr2BR,1BA$0.50
Pierce School Lofts1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.88
LeClaireThe Sinatra2BR,1BA$1.06
Downtown Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$0.95
Pius Lane Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$0.94
Eastridge Villa1 bed1BR,1BA$1.01
Moline High School Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Eagle Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07
Valley View2bd/1ba2BR,1BA$1.04
LN9241BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bettendorf Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bettendorf?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bettendorf is Lincoln Manor Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Downtown Bettendorf costs $2,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 4 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Bettendorf?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Bettendorf have an average cost of $190 which is $2,460 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bettendorf.

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