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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Davenport, IA

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Davenport, IA area range in price from $488 to $2,400 with an overall median price of $1,245. The three Davenport neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northwest Davenport at $675, McClellan Heights at $491, and North Side at $488. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Davenport Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northwest Davenport$1,050$67529
McClellan Heights$1,172$491139
North Side$1,172$488115
Hilltop Davenport$1,195$520107
Jefferson$1,195$520109
Near North Side$1,195$491170
The Village$1,195$491163
Vander Veer Park$1,195$491167
East End$1,210$491158
Riverview Terrace$1,226$52097

Cheapest Available Davenport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Davenport, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Ecumenical New Horizons in the North Side neighborhood priced from $576. Carriage Hill Apartments in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Davenport apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ecumenical New Horizons2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$576
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Candlelight CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$650
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Redstone CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$655
The Row at 35thRow at 35th - 1bapt1BR,1BA$675
Woodland Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$675
Jebens Court Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davenport, IA

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Davenport area is the $0.55 price per square foot 2111 Judson Ct Model at 2111 Judson Ct, Unit 2113 in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Davenport apartment is the 2 Bed Apartment Model at Ecumenical New Horizons starting at $576 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the North Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Davenport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2111 Judson Ct, Unit 21132111 Judson Ct2BR,1.5BA$0.55
Ecumenical New Horizons2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$0.46
911 Hillside Dr, Unit 911 Hillside Drive911 Hillside Dr2BR,1BA$0.73
328 W Columbia Ave1 BR1BR,1BA$0.75
Downtown Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$0.93
1604 30th St, Unit 21604 30th St1BR,1BA$0.72
Candlelight CourtTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.88
2123 16th St, Unit Studio 12123 16th StStudio ,1BA$0.89
Redstone CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95

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Davenport Overview

A charmingly rustic gem on the banks of the Mississippi River, Davenport IA is complete with country charm, modern architecture, and beautiful vistas of the Mississippi valley. The third largest city in Iowa, the people, activities, and landmarks that fill Davenport create a idyllic picture of a neighborhood community that is a perfect fit for every kind of apartment owner. 

Why live in Davenport, IA?

Davenport is an easy to overlook city, which adds even more color to its innate charm. From riverside to city center, living here is made special by the people who inhabit it. Apartments in Davenport offer a true feeling of community through gathering close-knit relationships, a stong work ethic, and a guarded love of their city’s deep history. No matter how long you stay in Davenport, it will always feel like home. 

Davenport, IA
Population: 102,085

Ranked #305

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Davenport, IA

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51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

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43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Davenport Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Davenport?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Davenport is under $675.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Davenport?

The cheapest apartment in Davenport is Carriage Hill Apartments which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Davenport costs $1,245.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Davenport?

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 193 regular apartments in Davenport 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 Davenport?

Cheap apartments in Davenport have an average cost of $228 which is $1,017 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Davenport.

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