Cheap Homes for Rent in Muscatine, IA from $700 (17 Rentals)

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Muscatine, IA

Pricing Updated: 08/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Muscatine, IA area range in price from $715 to $1,200 with an overall median price of $873. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Muscatine Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Oak Manor$715$7151
Oak Ridge$890$7152
Meadow Lane Add$915$7153

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ecumencial New Horizons1002 Ash #6 (Apartment)1BR,1BA$488
Duplexes LLC3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$597
Jebens Court Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$650
Welch Hotel Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Woodland Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Muscatine, IA and Nearby

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Muscatine area is the $0.69 price per square foot D - 2x2 Model at The Quarters Iowa City in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $855. The second greatest value Muscatine 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 Muscatine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Quarters Iowa CityD - 2x22BR,2BA$0.69
Davenport Bank Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.04
Bucktown Lofts1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$0.84
Ecumencial New HorizonsWarren St (Duplex)4BR,2BA$1.06
Duplexes LLC3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$0.63
3240 Heatherton Dr1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.88
Walcott Manor Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.03
Eagles Crest Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.07
1616-1634 W 42nd St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Jebens Court Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$0.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Muscatine

What type of rentals are currently available in Muscatine?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in Muscatine, IA with pricing that ranges from $488 to $2,400. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Muscatine ranging from $700 to $1,890.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Muscatine?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Muscatine ranges from $700 to $1,890 with an average monthly rent of $1,121.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Muscatine?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Muscatine range from $725 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $1,890. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $930.

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