
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA from $500 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Pottawattamie County.


Maple Second

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Pottawattamie County, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pottawattamie County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Pottawattamie County Studio Apartments | $1,343 | $1,020 | $1,905 |
Pottawattamie County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,207 | $575 | $2,110 |
Pottawattamie County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,390 | $700 | $2,760 |
Pottawattamie County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $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 2 Beds unit found at Westwood Apartments in the Old Market neighborhood priced from $700. Maple Second in the Old Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pottawattamie County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
Maple Second | One Bed/One Bath | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Cottonwood Apartments | 1X1B | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
3633 Avenue A | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Featherstone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pottawattamie County area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Valley View Estates in the starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Pottawattamie County apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Archive starting at $1,475 with a $1.21 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Valley View Estates | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
The Archive | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
Deer Park | Prairie | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
RiverEast | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
The Bluffs | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
Chapel Ridge-C Bluffs | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Deerfield | Two Bedroom 22A | 2BR,1.75BA | $1.26 |
Featherstone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Cottonwood Apartments | 1X1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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 $1,517.
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 19 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 $707 which is $810 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pottawattamie County.
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