
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Muscatine, IA from $400 (49 Rentals)
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305 1/2 W 3rd St, Unit 305 1/2 - 2nd Floor

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101 Neidig Ave, Unit #3

Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way

307 W 3rd St

River Ridge 2301-2325 University Drive

413 E 2nd St

Cottage Grove Apartments

Contree Manoir Apartments
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Hershey Manor

2424 Park Ave

605 W 3rd St

Hershey Lofts

Ecumencial New Horizons

Duplexes LLC

Century Woods Apartments

Harrison Lofts
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Jebens Court Apartments

3240 Heatherton Dr

1616-1634 W 42nd St

Apartments on Main

Eagles Crest Apartments

Sherwood Forest Apartments

Breckenridge Davenport Apartments
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Pershing Hill Lofts

Walcott Manor Apartments

Union Arcade Building

Woodland Apartments

Vue at 7th

Urbane 210

Spencer Towers

500 E Third St

2201 W 2nd St
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Cotton Mill Apartments

114 S Mississippi St

2505-2515 15th St

1622 Washington St

3553 Heatherton Dr

338 Cemetery Ln

2218 Emerald Dr

1527 W 6th St

2325 McKinley Ave
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2323-3030 31st Ave

1607 W 2nd St

3032 Indian Rd

410 Burlington St
Muscatine, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Muscatine?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatine Studio Apartments | $971 | $644 | $1,375 |
| Muscatine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,097 | $488 | $1,745 |
| Muscatine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,244 | $631 | $2,140 |
| Muscatine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $725 | $2,400 |
| Muscatine 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,070 | $930 | $1,199 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Muscatine, IA
Pricing Updated: 07/23/2026Current apartment rentals in the Muscatine, IA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Muscatine Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Lane Add | $1,107 | $650 | 3 |
| Oak Manor | $1,107 | $650 | 3 |
| Oak Ridge | $1,107 | $650 | 3 |
Cheapest Available Muscatine Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Muscatine, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ecumencial New Horizons in the North Side neighborhood priced from $488. Duplexes LLC in the North Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $597. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Muscatine apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumencial New Horizons | 1002 Ash #6 (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $488 |
| Duplexes LLC | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $597 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Welch Hotel Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| 3240 Heatherton Dr | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Apartments on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Hendrix | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Muscatine, IA and Nearby
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Muscatine area is the $1.04 price per square foot 1bd/1ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Muscatine apartment is the 1 BR/ 1 BA Model at Bucktown Lofts starting at $998 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Muscatine apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Bucktown Lofts | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Ecumencial New Horizons | Warren St (Duplex) | 4BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Duplexes LLC | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| 3240 Heatherton Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Muscatine Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Muscatine?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Muscatine is under $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Muscatine?
The cheapest apartment in Muscatine is Ecumencial New Horizons which is listed at $488, while the average apartment in Muscatine costs $1,107.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Muscatine?
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 Muscatine 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 Muscatine?
Cheap apartments in Muscatine have an average cost of $351 which is $756 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Muscatine.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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