Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA from $500 (21 Rentals)

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2511 3rd Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2511 3rd Ave

2511 3rd AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Benton Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Arms

101 Benton StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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Oakland Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland Apartments

255 Oakland AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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Salisbury Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Salisbury Court

1831 Nash BlvdCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Bennett Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bennett Building

405 W BroadwayCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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Greenbriar Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbriar Apartments

1401 Franklin AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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Beacon Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beacon Place

2400 S 19th StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Northgate Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

1222 N 31st StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Cheapest Available Pottawattamie County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pottawattamie County, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Second in the Old Market neighborhood priced from $800. 3633 Avenue A in the Old Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pottawattamie County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple SecondOne Bed/One Bath | 1-11BR,1BA$800
3633 Avenue A2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Featherstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom | One Bath1BR,1BA$900
Sherwood Forest Apartments1 bd x 1 bth- small1BR,1BA$910
The BluffsTwo Bedroom 1st Floor2BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pottawattamie County area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Valley View Estates in the starting from $1,565. The second greatest value Pottawattamie County apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Archive starting at $1,425 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Twin City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pottawattamie County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valley View Estates2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
The Archive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.17
RiverEastThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.18
Highclere Apartments2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.24
Parkwild ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
The BluffsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Cottonwood Apartments2X1S2BR,1BA$1.06
Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today!Two Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
148 W Broadway, Unit 2148 W Broadway1BR,1BA$1.08
DeerfieldTwo Bedroom 22A2BR,1.75BA$1.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pottawattamie County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pottawattamie County?

The cheapest apartment in Pottawattamie County is Maple Second which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Pottawattamie County costs $1,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pottawattamie County?

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 32 regular apartments in Pottawattamie County 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 Pottawattamie County?

Cheap apartments in Pottawattamie County have an average cost of $548 which is $952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pottawattamie County.

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