Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Gateway Neighborhood of Davenport, IA from $400 (36 Rentals)

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property at 707 N Brady St

707 N Brady St

DavenportIA52803

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property at 432 W 3rd St

432 W 3rd St

DavenportIA52801

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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 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Davenport

324 Main StDavenport, IA 52801
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Kahl Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kahl Lofts

326 W 3rd StDavenport, IA 52801
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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 4 Bedroom Apartments

LaFayette Square

625 W 4th 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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Southwest Gateway, Davenport, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Gateway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Gateway area of Davenport, IA is a Studio unit found at Harrison Lofts priced from $627. RIVERWALK LOFTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Southwest Gateway apartments for rent in Davenport, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harrison LoftsStudio - 40%Studio,1BA$627
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Jebens Court Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$675
405 W Columbia Ave4051BR,1BA$700
Sherwood Forest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$795
Pershing Hill LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$818
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$824
Union Arcade BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$875
Democrat Lofts1x11BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Gateway, IA

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Gateway area is the $0.47 price per square foot 2210 W 4th St Model at 2210 W 4th St, Unit 2210 W 4th Street #1 in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Southwest Gateway apartment is the 2bd/2ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Gateway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2210 W 4th St, Unit 2210 W 4th Street #12210 W 4th St2BR,1BA$0.47
Davenport Bank Apartments2bd/2ba2BR,2BA$1.00
201 E Dover Ct, Unit Upper201 E Dover Ct2BR,1BA$0.83
Vue at 7th2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Democrat Lofts1x11BR,1BA$0.98
201 S Howell St, Unit 201 Half201 S Howell St2BR,1BA$1.16
Sherwood Forest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.05
Jebens Court Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1.00
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
405 W Columbia Ave4051BR,1BA$1.17

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Gateway, Davenport, IA

Ranked #16

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Southwest Gateway Neighborhood in Davenport, IA

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Gateway Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Gateway?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Gateway?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Gateway is RIVERWALK LOFTS which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Southwest Gateway costs $1,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Gateway?

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 13 regular apartments in Southwest Gateway 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 Southwest Gateway?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Gateway have an average cost of $224 which is $971 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Gateway.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.