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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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The Bluffs
2065 Nash BlvdCouncil 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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120 N 6th St
120 N 6th StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
913 Ave A
Council BluffsIA51503
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Greenbriar Apartments
1401 Franklin AveCouncil 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
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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 | $1,237 | $1,050 | $1,370 |
| Pottawattamie County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,177 | $575 | $1,810 |
| Pottawattamie County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $785 | $2,575 |
| Pottawattamie County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $925 | $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 Studio unit found at 120 N 6th St in the Twin City neighborhood priced from $650. Westwood Apartments in the Old Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pottawattamie County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 N 6th St | Unit O | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 1X1B | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Maple Second | One Bed/One Bath | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Bluffs | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA
As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pottawattamie County area is the $0.95 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Archive in the in the Twin City neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Pottawattamie County apartment is the 2 BD Model at Westwood Apartments starting at $785 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Old Market 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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| The Archive | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| RiverEast | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Hidden Bluffs Apartments | 2X1 Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today! | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| The Bluffs | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Sherwood Forest Estates | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Featherstone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 1X1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 120 N 6th St | Unit A | Studio ,1BA | $1.23 |
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 Cottonwood Apartments which is listed at $845, 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 21 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 $324 which is $1,176 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pottawattamie County.
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