Cheap Apartments for Rent in Muscatine, IA from $400 (32 Rentals)

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413 E 2nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

413 E 2nd St

413 E 2nd StMuscatine, IA 52761
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Cottage Grove Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottage Grove Apartments

1503 Houser StMuscatine, IA 52761
Senior Living
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Oak Park Senior Living
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Senior Living

913 Club House DrMuscatine, IA 52761
Senior Living
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Spencer Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spencer Towers

111 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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LaFayette Square
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

LaFayette Square

625 W 4th StDavenport, IA 52801
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1616-1634 W 42nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1616-1634 W 42nd St

1616-1634 W 42nd StDavenport, IA 52806
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Muscatine, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Muscatine, IA

Pricing Updated: 10/23/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Meadow Lane Add$1,475$4529
Oak Manor$1,475$45210
Oak Ridge$1,475$45210

Cheapest Available Muscatine Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Muscatine, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Welch Hotel Senior Apartments in the Oak Ridge neighborhood priced from $452. Ecumenical New Horizons in the North Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $576. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Muscatine apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Welch Hotel Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$452
Ecumenical New Horizons2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$576
Woodland Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$610
Harrison LoftsStudio - 40%Studio,1BA$627
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Breckenridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$695
Eagles Crest Apartments1 bed 1 bath with patio1BR,1BA$700
Walcott Manor Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$780
The Hendrix1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Sherwood Forest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Muscatine, IA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Muscatine area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2bd/2ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Muscatine apartment is the 2 Bed Apartment Model at Ecumenical New Horizons starting at $576 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the North Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Muscatine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Davenport Bank Apartments2bd/2ba2BR,2BA$1.00
Ecumenical New Horizons2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$0.46
Cobblestone Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.93
305 W 3rd St, Unit #1 1st floor305 W 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.87
Vue at 7th2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
River Ridge 2301-2325 University Drive2 bed2BR,1BA$1.00
Walcott Manor Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.98
The Quarters Iowa CityA2 - 2x12BR,1BA$0.90
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Getting Around Muscatine, IA

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 RIVERWALK LOFTS which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Muscatine costs $1,475.

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 12 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 $346 which is $1,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Muscatine.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.