
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Gateway Neighborhood of Davenport, IA from $400 (30 Rentals)
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1712 W 7th St

Harrison Lofts

1012 Bridge Ave

1513-1519 N Harrison St

Sherwood Forest Apartments

2216 W 3rd St, Unit DOWNSTAIRS
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217 E 14th St

405 W Columbia Ave

Federal Point

1220 W 5th St
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1906 24th St

1615 26th St

1515 26th St, Unit Apt #C

1534 15th 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 | $981 | $550 | $1,900 |
Southwest Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,114 | $625 | $1,810 |
Southwest Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,197 | $675 | $2,140 |
Southwest Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,546 | $975 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 30 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 1 Bed unit found at RIVERWALK LOFTS priced from $620. Harrison Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $627. 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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RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
Harrison Lofts | Studio - 40% | Studio,1BA | $627 |
Jebens Court Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
Union Arcade Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Christie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Gateway, IA
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Gateway area is the $0.79 price per square foot 2523 1/2 LeClaire St Model at 2523 1/2 LeClaire St, Unit 2523 in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Southwest Gateway apartment is the 1x1 Model at Democrat Lofts starting at $900 with a $0.62 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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2523 1/2 LeClaire St, Unit 2523 | 2523 1/2 LeClaire St | 3BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Democrat Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.62 |
Davenport Bank Apartments | 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 | 2900 8 1/2 Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
2512 18th Ave, Unit Half | 2512 18th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
2421 N Division St, Unit 2421 | 2421 N Division St | 3BR,1BA | $0.96 |
2216 W 3rd St, Unit DOWNSTAIRS | 2216 W 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $0.76 |
1515 26th St, Unit Apt #C | 1515 26th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Gateway, Davenport, IA
Ranked #15
Among neighborhoods in Davenport, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
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- 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 $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Gateway?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Gateway is RIVERWALK LOFTS which is listed at $620, while the average apartment in Southwest Gateway costs $1,549.
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 12 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 $201 which is $1,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Gateway.
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