Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Davenport Neighborhood of Davenport, IA from $400 (48 Rentals)

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Fejervary
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fejervary

124 W 13th StDavenport, IA 52803
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The Brenton Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Brenton Lofts

1606 Brady StDavenport, IA 52803
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The Davenport
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Davenport

324 Main StDavenport, IA 52801
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Kahl Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kahl Lofts

326 W 3rd StDavenport, IA 52801
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Jersey Ridge Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jersey Ridge Manor

2056 Jersey Ridge RdDavenport, IA 52803
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Schricker Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Schricker Apartments

401 W 4th StDavenport, IA 52801
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LaFayette Square
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

LaFayette Square

625 W 4th StDavenport, IA 52801
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Democrat Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Democrat Lofts

411 Brady StDavenport, IA 52801
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Spencer Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spencer Towers

111 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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Coventry Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Coventry Apartments

1900 6th AveRock Island, IL 61201
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The Locks
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Locks

100 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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Downtown Davenport, Davenport, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Davenport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Davenport area of Davenport, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at RIVERWALK LOFTS priced from $620. Carriage Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Downtown Davenport apartments for rent in Davenport, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$620
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Harrison LoftsStudio - 40%Studio,1BA$627
Jebens Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$695
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$760
Union Arcade BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$875
Mississippi Lofts1 Bedroom in Downtown Davenport1BR,1BA$899
Vue at 7thVue at 7th - 1b1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Davenport, IA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Davenport area is the $0.62 price per square foot 1x1 Model at Democrat Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown Davenport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Democrat Lofts1x11BR,1BA$0.62
Pierce School Lofts2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
Davenport Bank Apartments2bd/2ba2BR,2BA$1.00
328 W Hayes St, Unit Upper Unit328 W Hayes St2BR,1BA$0.69
2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 222900 8 1/2 Ave3BR,2BA$0.83
2512 18th Ave, Unit Half2512 18th Ave2BR,1BA$0.91
2421 N Division St, Unit 24212421 N Division St3BR,1BA$0.96
2216 W 3rd St, Unit DOWNSTAIRS2216 W 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.76
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.88
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Davenport, Davenport, IA

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Davenport, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Downtown Davenport Neighborhood in Davenport, IA

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Davenport Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Davenport?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Davenport is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Davenport?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Davenport is RIVERWALK LOFTS which is listed at $620, while the average apartment in Downtown Davenport costs $1,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 9 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Davenport?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Davenport have an average cost of $185 which is $1,210 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Davenport.

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