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property at 2118 Elm St

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2118 Elm St

DavenportIA52803

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 411 E 8th St

$775

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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411 E 8th St

DavenportIA52803

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1421 Grand Ave, Unit 1
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1421 Grand AveDavenport, IA 52803
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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Davenport, IA

Pricing Updated: 06/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Davenport, IA area range in price from $488 to $3,300 with an overall median price of $1,416. The three Davenport neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northwest Davenport at $645, West End at $615, 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$1,095$64519
West End$1,110$61531
North Side$1,170$48899
Near North Side$1,270$615177
The Village$1,327$615161
Vander Veer Park$1,345$615177
East End$1,400$615149
Centennial Gateway$1,462$615130
Crescent Warehouse Historic District$1,462$550125
Downtown Davenport$1,462$550129

Cheapest Available Davenport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Davenport, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ecumencial New Horizons in the North Side neighborhood priced from $488. Century Woods Apartments in the Saukie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $615. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Davenport apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ecumencial New Horizons1002 Ash #6 (Apartment)1BR,1BA$488
Century Woods Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$615
Candlelight CourtStudioStudio,1BA$650
Jebens Court Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$650
Woodland Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Andresen Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$700
3240 Heatherton Dr1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Williamsburg ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Cross Creek2 x 22BR,2BA$720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davenport, IA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Davenport 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 Davenport apartment is the 915 W 14th St Model at 915 W 14th St, Unit 915 starting at $900 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park 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.
Pierce School Lofts2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
915 W 14th St, Unit 915915 W 14th St3BR,1BA$0.65
905 Hillside Dr, Unit 905905 Hillside Dr2BR,1BA$0.50
The Row at 35throw-2thG2BR,2BA$0.92
Cross Creek2 x 22BR,2BA$0.64
1421 Grand Ave, Unit 11421 Grand Ave2BR,1BA$0.84
Downtown Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$0.95
Century Woods Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.82
Jebens Court Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$0.96
Candlelight CourtStudioStudio ,1BA$1.00

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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. 

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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 $720.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Davenport?

The cheapest apartment in Davenport is Ecumencial New Horizons which is listed at $488, while the average apartment in Davenport costs $1,416.

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 375 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 $284 which is $1,132 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Davenport.

Expert Rental Resources

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.