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Council Bluffs, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Council Bluffs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Council Bluffs, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Chester Manor in the Southeast Omaha neighborhood priced from $645. The Avenue apartments in the Old Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Council Bluffs apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chester Manor1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$645
The Avenue apartmentsMidsize 1 Bedroom w/ Carpet1BR,1BA$715
Westbrook Tower1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$769
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$785
Arbor Manor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Council Bluffs, IA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Council Bluffs area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Foundry Lofts in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Council Bluffs apartment is the 3X2 Garden Model at Hidden Bluffs Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.14 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Council Bluffs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Foundry Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.13
Hidden Bluffs Apartments3X2 Garden3BR,2BA$1.14
3 Point Lofts (KOCV)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
RiverEastThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$0.75
Cottonwood Apartments2X1B2BR,1BA$1.13
The BluffsTwo Bedroom 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.05
Fontenelle Hills1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Rosewater Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Westbrook Tower1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Council Bluffs

What type of rentals are currently available in Council Bluffs?

There are currently 456 Apartments for Rent in Council Bluffs, IA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $4,434. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Council Bluffs ranging from $645 to $5,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Council Bluffs?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Council Bluffs ranges from $645 to $5,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,128.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Council Bluffs?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Council Bluffs range from $1,150 to $3,648, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,380 to $1,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

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