
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Gateway Neighborhood of Davenport, IA from $400 (36 Rentals)
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602 E 14th St

1806 Grand Ave

Harrison Lofts

RIVERWALK LOFTS

707 N Brady St

1012 Bridge Ave
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2210 W 4th St, Unit 2210 W 4th Street #1

405 W Columbia Ave

432 W 3rd St

1402 W 9th St

611 N Perry St

1622 Washington St

1026 W Locust St

1320 Brown St
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1104-18-1/2 18 1/2 Ave

2824 8th Ave

713-14 1/2 14 1/2 St
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Southwest Gateway, Davenport, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Gateway?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Gateway Studio Apartments | $980 | $565 | $1,900 |
Southwest Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,048 | $600 | $1,825 |
Southwest Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,239 | $700 | $2,140 |
Southwest Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $850 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Gateway Neighborhood of Davenport, IA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Harrison Lofts | Studio - 40% | Studio,1BA | $627 |
RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
405 W Columbia Ave | 405 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Pershing Hill Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
Union Arcade Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Democrat Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2210 W 4th St, Unit 2210 W 4th Street #1 | 2210 W 4th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.47 |
Davenport Bank Apartments | 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
201 E Dover Ct, Unit Upper | 201 E Dover Ct | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Vue at 7th | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Democrat Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
201 S Howell St, Unit 201 Half | 201 S Howell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
405 W Columbia Ave | 405 | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Gateway, Davenport, IA
Ranked #16
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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
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 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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