Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bettendorf Neighborhood of Bettendorf, IA from $400 (40 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
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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1326 38th St, Unit Upper
$550
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$550

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Studio Apartment Available Aug 1

1326 38th St, Unit Upper

1326 38th StRock Island, IL 61201
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property at 2118 Elm St

$675

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$675

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$675

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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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 Studio unit found at Williamsburg Apartments priced from $700. Eastridge Villa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bettendorf apartments for rent in Bettendorf, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Williamsburg ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
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
Downtown Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$950
EN8062BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Creek View At Devils GlenStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bettendorf, IA

As of June 17, 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 in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Downtown Bettendorf apartment is the chateau Model at Chateau Knoll starting at $1,671 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Alcoa District 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.
Pierce School Lofts2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
Chateau Knollchateau3BR,2BA$1.26
Downtown Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$0.95
2450 Shaker Ct2450 Shaker Ct2BR,1BA$1.24
Eastridge Villa1 bed1BR,1BA$1.01
Valley View2bd/1ba2BR,1BA$1.06
Eagle Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07
EN8062BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.33
LN9241BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.27
Kimberly Club Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$1.33

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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 $995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bettendorf is Eastridge Villa which is listed at $825, 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 $120 which is $2,530 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bettendorf.

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