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3601 11th AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA from $500 (26 Rentals)
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804 N 35th StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
114 1/2-26-22 S 6th St
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Cottonwood Apartments
806 N 34th StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Maple Second
110 S 35th StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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The Bluffs
2065 Nash BlvdCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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3633 Avenue A
3633 Avenue ACouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Featherstone Apartments
901 N 35th StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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1424 Avenue A, Unit #3
1424 Avenue ACouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
2065 Nash Blvd
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2511 3rd Ave
2511 3rd AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Benton Arms
101 Benton StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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Oakland Apartments
255 Oakland AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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Thornbury Way Apartments
1951 Nash BlvdCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Salisbury Court
1831 Nash BlvdCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Bennett Building
405 W BroadwayCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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Greenbriar Apartments
1401 Franklin AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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The Heights
649 Parkwild DrCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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O.P. Wickham House Apartments
616 S 7th StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Beacon Place
2400 S 19th StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
913 Ave A
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Graceview Courtyard, A 55+ Community
1681 College RdCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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Northgate Apartments
1222 N 31st StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
1705 Avenue C
Council BluffsIA51501
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Pottawattamie County, IA Local Guide
Pure Iowa by Ron Cogswell is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pottawattamie County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottawattamie County Studio Apartments | $997 | $750 | $1,345 |
| Pottawattamie County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,159 | $575 | $1,610 |
| Pottawattamie County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $785 | $2,595 |
| Pottawattamie County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $1,050 | $1,850 |
| Pottawattamie County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $1,500 | $1,646 |
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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 Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today! in the Old Market neighborhood priced from $830. Maple Second in the Old Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pottawattamie County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today! | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Maple Second | One Bed/One Bath | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Bluffs | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 3633 Avenue A | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Featherstone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Sherwood Forest Estates | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Small | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| South Pointe Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 2X1S | 2BR,1BA | $970 |
| Deerfield | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA
As of March 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pottawattamie County area is the $1.12 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at RiverEast in the in the Twin City neighborhood starting from $1,347. The second greatest value Pottawattamie County apartment is the Townhome Model at The Bluffs starting at $1,075 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Sherman neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pottawattamie County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| RiverEast | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| The Bluffs | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 2X1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Valley View Estates | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| The Sawyer | HOME Program 2BR Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Lakeside Estates | 2 Bed 1 Bath Single Section | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Hidden Bluffs Apartments | 2X1 Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Sherwood Forest Estates | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Featherstone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today! | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pottawattamie County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pottawattamie County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pottawattamie County is under $1,030.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pottawattamie County?
The cheapest apartment in Pottawattamie County is Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today! which is listed at $830, 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 47 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 $826 which is $674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pottawattamie County.
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