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Westwood Apartments
3601 11th AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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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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Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today!
804 N 35th StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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$890 - $1,435Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
South Pointe Apartments
4807 Council Pointe RdCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Featherstone Apartments
901 N 35th StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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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
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3633 Avenue A
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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 | $1,003 | $890 | $1,360 |
| Pottawattamie County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,187 | $575 | $1,810 |
| Pottawattamie County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,397 | $785 | $2,475 |
| Pottawattamie County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $1,200 | $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 $785. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Maple Second | One Bed/One Bath | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| South Pointe Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $894 |
| Featherstone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Sherwood Forest Estates | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Small | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA
As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pottawattamie County area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3X2 Garden Model at Hidden Bluffs Apartments in the starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Pottawattamie County apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at RiverEast starting at $1,323 with a $1.10 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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| Hidden Bluffs Apartments | 3X2 Garden | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| RiverEast | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| CopperCreek | 2 Bed, 1 Bath - 1032 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 2X1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Bluffs | Two Bedroom 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| The Rise | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today! | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Sherwood Forest Estates | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Featherstone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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 $1,040.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pottawattamie County?
The cheapest apartment in Pottawattamie County is Maple Second which is listed at $875, 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 29 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 $547 which is $953 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pottawattamie County.
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