3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Council Bluffs, IA (91 Rentals)

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Valley View Estates
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$1,825 - $1,850

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Base Rent$1,185 - $1,850
Total Monthly Price$1,185 - $1,850
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Valley View Estates

720 Valley View DrCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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property at 911 18th Ave
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
Total Monthly Price$1,300
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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911 18th Ave, Unit Apartment A

911 18th Ave
Council BluffsIA51501
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418 S 1st St
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418 S 1st St

418 S 1st StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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600 1st Ave
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600 1st Ave

600 1st AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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514 Ridge Rd N
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514 Ridge Rd N

514 Ridge Rd NCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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1010 W 3rd Ave
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1010 W 3rd Ave

1010 W 3rd AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501

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Salisbury Court
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Salisbury Court

1831 Nash BlvdCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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3633 Avenue A
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3633 Avenue A

3633 Avenue ACouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Northgate Apartments
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Northgate Apartments

1222 N 31st StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Parkwild Apartments
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Parkwild Apartments

1801 Parkwild DrCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Twin City Apartments
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Twin City Apartments

3209 Renner DrCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Beacon Place
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Beacon Place

2400 S 19th StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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The Brandeis
$1,254 - $2,654

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Base Rent$1,004 - $2,654
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The Brandeis

210 S 16th StOmaha, NE 68102
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property at 1516 Hiatt st
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500
Total Monthly Price$1,500
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 18
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1516 Hiatt st

Carter LakeIA51510

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property at 2347 S 8th St
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850
Total Monthly Price$1,850
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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2347 S 8th St

OmahaNE68108
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Largest Available Council Bluffs 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Council Bluffs, IA is found at The Brandeis in the Old Market neighborhood and is 2,272 square feet priced from $2,449. Fontenelle Hills in the Bellevue neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,345 square feet and currently listed start at $1,229. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Council Bluffs:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The BrandeisAC.3B.2.5B2,272 Sq Ft$2,449
Fontenelle Hills3 Bed 2 Bath1,345 Sq Ft$1,229
Valley View Estates3BR1,337 Sq Ft$1,825
Chamber's Court3BR/1.0BA1,212 Sq Ft$1,340
Securities Downtown3BR/2.0BA1,200 Sq Ft$1,295
Dizzy MuleOil Drop1,165 Sq Ft$1,935
Union at Bluffs Run3 Bed 2 Bath1,097 Sq FtCall for Rates
Chapel Ridge-C BluffsThree Bedroom1,085 Sq Ft$1,300
Featherstone ApartmentsThree Bedroom | One Bath1,053 Sq Ft$1,200
Chateau Bellevue3 Bedroom1,050 Sq Ft$1,289

Cheapest Available Council Bluffs 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 11, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Council Bluffs, IA is the Three Bedroom | One Bath Model starting from $1,200 at Featherstone Apartments in the Council Bluffs neighborhood. The second most affordable Council Bluffs 3 Bedroom is the AC.3B.3B. B/P Model at The Brandeis starting at $1,254 in the Old Market neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Council Bluffs is currently $1,519. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Council Bluffs:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Featherstone ApartmentsThree Bedroom | One Bath$1,200
The BrandeisAC.3B.3B. B/P$1,254
Fontenelle Hills3 Bed 2 Bath$1,257
Chateau Bellevue3 Bedroom$1,289
Securities Downtown3BR/2.0BA$1,295
Chapel Ridge-C BluffsThree Bedroom$1,300
Chamber's Court3BR/1.0BA$1,340
The Drake and Liberty Lofts Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath Remodeled$1,495
Valley View Estates3BR$1,825
Dizzy MuleOil Drop$1,935

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Council Bluffs Overview

Are you thinking about moving to an apartment in Council Bluffs, Iowa? Maybe you're single, searching for a comfortable studio apartment. Living in an apartment in Council Bluffs puts you in the center of the activity downtown. Couples and families will find affordable apartments with plenty of space as well. From Tipi camping at Walking Stick Adventures Farm to a visit to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, or wine tasting in Arden Creek, Council Bluffs offers plenty to do for everyone. The city sits on the east bank of the Missouri River, across from the city of Omaha, Nebraska. Between the two towns, the Omaha metropolitan region, totals over 900,000, making it the 59th largest metro area in the United States,

Why live in Council Bluffs, IA?

There's family fun, outdoor adventures, arts and culture, great food, and more to enjoy in Council Bluffs. Not only that, but mid-America offers some of the most affordable rents in the country. And the Council Bluffs Community School District offers students and parents opportunities to get involved. Additionally, College students from Iowa Western Community College will find affordable apartments in Council Bluffs to rent as an option to dorm living.

Council Bluffs, IA
Population: 62,421

Ranked #605

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Council Bluffs Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Council Bluffs with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Council Bluffs is at Featherstone Apartments listed at $1,200.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Council Bluffs Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Council Bluffs is $1,519.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Council Bluffs Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Council Bluffs is a 2,272 square feet unit starting from $2,449 at The Brandeis.

What is the average size for Council Bluffs 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Council Bluffs is currently 1,173 sq ft.

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