Cheap Homes for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA from $800 (6 Rentals)

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property at 205 Park Ave

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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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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 $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pottawattamie County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$785
Maple SecondOne Bed/One Bath | 1-11BR,1BA$800
3633 Avenue A2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pottawattamie County area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Archive in the in the Twin City neighborhood starting from $1,425. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Archive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.17
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$0.75
Deer ParkPrairie2BR,2BA$1.25
RiverEastTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
The BluffsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Cottonwood Apartments2X1B2BR,1BA$1.05
Lakeside Estates3 Bed 1 Bath Single Section3BR,1BA$1.21
Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today!Two Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
DeerfieldTwo Bedroom 22A2BR,1.75BA$1.26
Sherwood Forest Apartments1 bd x 1 bth- small1BR,1BA$1.30

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 $2,745. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pottawattamie County ranging from $850 to $2,950.

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 $850 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,740.

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 $1,050 to $2,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $1,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,880 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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