
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Gateway Neighborhood of Davenport, IA from $400 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southwest Gateway area of Davenport.


838 S Concord St

Harrison Lofts

RIVERWALK LOFTS

707 N Brady St

1012 Bridge Ave

920 W Locust St

432 W 3rd St

1202 N Brady St
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1513-1519 N Harrison St

405 W Columbia Ave

611 N Perry St

417 W 14th St, Unit 3

417 W 14th St

Apartments on Main

618 E Locust St

411 E 8th St

1603 W 10th St
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2007 N Harrison St

1320 Brown St

Sherwood Forest Apartments

627 N Division St, Unit 627

1636 W 3rd St, Unit #1636

618 Douglas Ct

Marycrest Senior Apartments

Fejervary

The Brenton Lofts
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Kahl Lofts

Jebens Court Apartments

Schricker Apartments

LaFayette Square

328 W Columbia Ave

Century Woods Apartments

2723 6th Ave

2824 8th Ave
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Spencer Towers

Coventry Apartments
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Gateway Studio Apartments | $958 | $644 | $1,900 |
| Southwest Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,031 | $595 | $1,745 |
| Southwest Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,206 | $700 | $2,140 |
| Southwest Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,315 | $750 | $2,400 |
| Southwest Gateway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,144 | $930 | $1,499 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 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 Century Woods Apartments priced from $615. Harrison Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $644. Here are the most affordable Southwest Gateway apartments for rent in Davenport, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
| Harrison Lofts | Studio - 40% | Studio,1BA | $644 |
| 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 |
| Apartments on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Gateway, IA
As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Gateway area is the $0.74 price per square foot 1 BR/ 1 BA Model at Bucktown Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $998. The second greatest value Southwest Gateway apartment is the 1bd/1ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucktown Lofts | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 201 S Howell St, Unit 201 Half | 201 S Howell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 1636 W 3rd St, Unit #1636 | 1636 W 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1206 Bridge Ave, Unit 2 | 1206 Bridge Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 627 N Division St, Unit 627 | 627 N Division St | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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 $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Gateway?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Gateway is Century Woods Apartments which is listed at $615, while the average apartment in Southwest Gateway costs $1,179.
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 24 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 $352 which is $827 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Gateway.
Expert Rental Resources
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