
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bettendorf Neighborhood of Bettendorf, IA from $475 (56 Rentals)
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Lincoln Manor Apartments

LN924

Eastridge Villa

2750-2780 Tech Dr

Eagle Ridge Apartments

905 Hillside Dr, Unit 905

Total Monthly Price
911 Hillside Dr, Unit 911 Hillside Drive

Pius Lane Apartments

Chateau Knoll
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EN806

Creek View At Devils Glen

Regency Apartments

Total Monthly Price
2450 Shaker Ct

61 Sutton Ct

Prosper Ridge

2613 Hawthorne Dr

2615 Hawthorne Dr

Thomas Place Bettendorf
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Valley View

Central Avenue Apartments

975-1005 39th St

2770 Tech Dr

2655 Tech Dr

39 Sutton Ct

The Bridges Lofts

2925 Bellevue Ave

3405 Holiday Ct

Washington Square Apartments
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Bridgeview Apartments

1178 26th Street A

Moline Enterprise Lofts

605 41st St

1811 13th Ave

Kimberly Club Apartments

LeClaire

Marquee Apartments

4527 12th Ave, Unit 1

4527 12th Ave
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Total Monthly Price
4619 12th Ave, Unit 1

4315 4th Ave

5&15 Apartments

Waterfront Apartments

Wellington Apartments

Modernistic

Butterworth Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

Jersey Ridge Manor

ET2134 E Locust St
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Downtown Bettendorf, Bettendorf, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Bettendorf?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Bettendorf Studio Apartments | $825 | $700 | $1,050 |
| Downtown Bettendorf 1 Bedroom Apartments | $987 | $650 | $1,600 |
| Downtown Bettendorf 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,189 | $825 | $1,635 |
| Downtown Bettendorf 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $1,370 | $2,750 |
| Downtown Bettendorf 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Bettendorf Neighborhood of Bettendorf, IA.
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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 Washington Square Apartments priced from $625. Bridgeview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bettendorf apartments for rent in Bettendorf, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Square Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $625 |
| Bridgeview Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $650 |
| Williamsburg Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $700 |
| Eastridge Villa | 1 bed | 1BR, 1BA | $825 |
| LN924 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $825 |
| 2750-2780 Tech Dr | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $835 |
| Valley View | 2bd/1ba | 2BR, 1BA | $840 |
| Eagle Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $850 |
| Kimberly Club Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Efficiency | 1BR, 1BA | $860 |
| LeClaire | The Gable | 1BR, 1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bettendorf, IA
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown 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 |
| 911 Hillside Dr, Unit 911 Hillside Drive | 911 Hillside Dr | 2BR, 1BA | $0.82 |
| Downtown Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR, 1BA | $0.95 |
| Pius Lane Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR, 1BA | $0.95 |
| LeClaire | The Martin | 1BR, 1BA | $1.21 |
| Eastridge Villa | 1 bed | 1BR, 1BA | $1.01 |
| Washington Square Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $0.78 |
| Valley View | 2bd/1ba | 2BR, 1BA | $1.06 |
| Eagle Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
| Bridgeview Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1.08 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Bettendorf, Bettendorf, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bettendorf Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Bettendorf?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Bettendorf is under $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bettendorf?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bettendorf is Washington Square Apartments which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Downtown Bettendorf costs $1,050.
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 3 regular apartments in Downtown Bettendorf that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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