Cheap Homes for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA from $980 (11 Rentals)

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property at 205 Park Ave
$980
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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205 Park Ave, Unit #3

205 Park Ave
Council BluffsIA51503
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property at 911 18th Ave
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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911 18th Ave, Unit Apartment A

911 18th Ave
Council BluffsIA51501
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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. 10 N 31st in the Council Bluffs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. 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
10 N 31st1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$785
Maple SecondOne Bed/One Bath | 1-11BR,1BA$875
Featherstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom | One Bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA

As of September 06, 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 in the Council Bluffs neighborhood starting from $1,175. 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 Council Bluffs neighborhood. 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$1.19
The BluffsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Cottonwood Apartments2X1S2BR,1BA$1.17
Chapel Ridge-C BluffsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today!One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
10 N 31st1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.04
Sherwood Forest Estates1 Bedroom 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$1.30
120 N 6th StUnit GStudio ,1BA$1.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Pottawattamie County

What type of rentals are currently available in Pottawattamie County?

There are currently 159 Apartments for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $2,575. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pottawattamie County ranging from $980 to $2,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pottawattamie County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pottawattamie County ranges from $980 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,477.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Pottawattamie County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Pottawattamie County range from $1,200 to $1,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,425 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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