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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Davenport, IA

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Davenport, IA area range in price from $520 to $2,400 with an overall median price of $1,205. The three Davenport neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northwest Davenport at $645, West End at $550, and Hilltop Davenport at $550. 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$64521
West End$1,095$55027
Hilltop Davenport$1,122$550126
The Village$1,156$520167
McClellan Heights$1,160$520149
Near North Side$1,163$520180
Vander Veer Park$1,163$520179
Centennial Gateway$1,179$550115
Gold Coast$1,179$550115
Jefferson$1,179$550129

Cheapest Available Davenport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Davenport, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Valley Apartments in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood priced from $593. Candlelight Court in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Davenport apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$593
Candlelight CourtStudioStudio,1BA$600
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$620
Heatherton 30Heatherton 30 - StudioStudio,1BA$625
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Woodland Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$645
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$650
Redstone CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$665
The Row at 35throw-1ap1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davenport, IA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Davenport area is the $0.90 price per square foot 1229 9th Ave Model at 1229 9th Ave, Unit 1231 in the in the Saukie neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Davenport apartment is the 521 W 8th St Model at 521 W 8th St, Unit 2 starting at $900 with a $0.75 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.
1229 9th Ave, Unit 12311229 9th Ave3BR,1.5BA$0.90
521 W 8th St, Unit 2521 W 8th St2BR,1BA$0.75
2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 222900 8 1/2 Ave3BR,2BA$0.83
911 Hillside Dr, Unit 911 Hillside Drive911 Hillside Dr2BR,1BA$0.73
2216 W 3rd St, Unit DOWNSTAIRS2216 W 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.76
1604 30th St, Unit 21604 30th St1BR,1BA$0.72
Candlelight CourtTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.88
2123 16th St, Unit Studio 12123 16th StStudio ,1BA$0.89
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Oak Valley Apartments which is listed at $593, while the average apartment in Davenport costs $1,205.

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 224 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 $182 which is $1,023 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Davenport.

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