Cheap Apartments for Rent in Davenport, IA from $488 (193 Rentals)

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3023 N Michigan Ave
$750 - $850

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Base Rent$750 - $850

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3023 N Michigan Ave

3023 N Michigan AveDavenport, IA 52804
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property at 1736 Davie St
$825

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1736 Davie St, Unit 0

1736 Davie St
DavenportIA52804
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Davenport, IA

Pricing Updated: 09/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Davenport, IA area range in price from $488 to $3,300 with an overall median price of $1,016. The three Davenport neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northwest Davenport at $797, North Side at $950, and East End at $981. 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$797$65021
North Side$950$488104
East End$981$550157
McClellan Heights$988$575146
Near North Side$988$550177
The Village$988$550165
Vander Veer Park$988$550177
Hilltop Davenport$1,000$550145
Downtown Davenport$1,016$550133
Centennial Gateway$1,028$550134

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. Duplexes LLC in the North Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $597. 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
Duplexes LLC3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$597
Redstone CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$606
Washington Square Apartments1x11BR,1BA$625
Oak Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$636
314 E 11th St2 bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$650
Candlelight CourtStudioStudio,1BA$650
Jebens Court Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$650
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Woodland Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davenport, IA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Davenport area is the $0.34 price per square foot 2344 W 3rd St Model at 2344 W 3rd St, Unit 2344 in the in the Douglas Park neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value Davenport apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Pierce School Lofts starting at $1,325 with a $0.92 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.
2344 W 3rd St, Unit 23442344 W 3rd St2BR,2BA$0.34
Pierce School Lofts2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
Bucktown Lofts1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$0.84
Cross Creek2 x 22BR,2BA$0.92
911 Hillside Dr, Unit 911 Hillside Drive911 Hillside Dr2BR,1BA$0.82
328 W Columbia Ave1 BR1BR,1BA$0.75
730 Brown Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.80
Duplexes LLC3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$0.63
314 E 11th St2 bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.81
Washington Square Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.78

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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 $675.

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 $1,016.

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 331 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 $226 which is $790 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Davenport.

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