Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA from $575 (28 Rentals)

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706 S 4th St

Council BluffsIA51503

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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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120 N 6th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 N 6th St

120 N 6th StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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715 W Washington Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

715 W Washington Ave

715 W Washington AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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10 N 31st
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10 N 31st

10 N 31st StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501

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Greenbriar Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbriar Apartments

1401 Franklin AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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130 Nicholas StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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Northgate Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

1222 N 31st StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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3633 Avenue A
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3633 Avenue A

3633 Avenue ACouncil 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 Studio unit found at 120 N 6th St in the Council Bluffs neighborhood priced from $650. 715 W Washington Ave in the Council Bluffs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pottawattamie County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
120 N 6th StUnit OStudio, 1BA$650
715 W Washington Ave1BD/1BTH1BR, 1BA$695
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR, 1BA$785
Z1 BD1BR, 1BA$825
Maple SecondOne Bed/One Bath | 1-11BR, 1BA$875
Hidden Bluffs Apartments1X1 Balcony1BR, 1BA$895
Featherstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom | One Bath1BR, 1BA$900
Sherwood Forest Estates1 Bedroom 1 Bath Small1BR, 1BA$910
Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today!One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$930
The BluffsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA

As of September 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pottawattamie County area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Colonial Plaza Apartments in the Council Bluffs neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Pottawattamie County apartment is the 2 BD Model at Westwood Apartments in the Council Bluffs neighborhood starting at $785 with a $0.75 price per square foot. 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.
Colonial Plaza Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.01
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR, 1BA$0.75
RiverEastTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.20
Cottonwood Apartments2X1B2BR, 1BA$1.09
Chapel Ridge-C BluffsTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.26
Deerfield Apartments Council BluffsBirch2BR, 2BA$1.32
Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today!One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.24
Sherwood Forest Estates1 Bedroom 1 Bath Small1BR, 1BA$1.30
120 N 6th StUnit GStudio, 1BA$1.23
715 W Washington Ave1BD/1BTH1BR, 1BA$1.26

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 $950.

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

The cheapest apartment in Pottawattamie County is 715 W Washington Ave which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Pottawattamie County costs $1,285.

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 8 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 $236 which is $1,049 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pottawattamie County.

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