
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Muscatine, IA from $400 (65 Rentals)
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Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way

Cobblestone Apartments

River Ridge 2301-2325 University Drive

1313 E 5th St

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301 2nd W St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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815 Cedar St, Unit 4, Unit 4

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301 W 2nd St

413 E 2nd St

1218 Cedar St
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Contree Manoir Apartments

2020 Cedar St

312 Pine St

Colorado Senior Lofts 55+

218 1/2 W 7th St

Hershey Manor

Hershey Lofts

Ecumenical New Horizons

Ecumenical New Horizons
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RIVERWALK LOFTS

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Breckenridge Apartments

1616-1634 W 42nd St

Apartments on Main

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Pershing Hill Lofts

Urbane 210

Union Arcade Building

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

The Hendrix

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42nd St Apartments

Bucktown Lofts
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Mississippi Lofts

401 Brady St

The Penthouse Davenport

Spencer Towers

1208 W 5th St

407-407 SW 8th St

607 NE 3rd Ave

2609 Diehn Ave

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LaFayette Square
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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 | $927 | $644 | $1,375 |
| Muscatine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $960 | $488 | $1,805 |
| Muscatine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,085 | $576 | $2,140 |
| Muscatine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,175 | $597 | $2,400 |
| Muscatine 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,081 | $845 | $1,425 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Muscatine, IA
Pricing Updated: 04/24/2026Current 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 | $1,055 | $695 | 7 |
| Oak Manor | $1,055 | $695 | 7 |
| Oak Ridge | $1,055 | $695 | 7 |
Cheapest Available Muscatine Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Muscatine, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ecumenical New Horizons in the North Side neighborhood priced from $488. Century Woods Apartments in the Saukie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $615. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Muscatine apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumenical New Horizons | One Bed Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $488 |
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 2 Bedroom Duplex | 2BR,1BA | $655 |
| Woodland Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Welch Hotel Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath with patio | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Apartments on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Muscatine, IA and Nearby
As of April 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 C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City starting at $695 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows 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 |
| The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Vue at 7th | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 3 Bed Market Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| The Hendrix | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 2 Bedroom Duplex | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 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 $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Muscatine?
The cheapest apartment in Muscatine is Ecumenical New Horizons which is listed at $488, while the average apartment in Muscatine costs $1,055.
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 $242 which is $813 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Muscatine.
Expert Rental Resources
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