Cheap Homes for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA from $800 (18 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Maple Second in the Old Market neighborhood priced from $800. 3633 Avenue A in the Old Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pottawattamie County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple SecondOne Bed/One Bath | 1-11BR,1BA$800
3633 Avenue A2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Featherstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom | One Bath1BR,1BA$900
Sherwood Forest Apartments1 bd x 1 bth- small1BR,1BA$910
The BluffsTwo Bedroom 1st Floor2BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pottawattamie County area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Valley View Estates in the starting from $1,565. The second greatest value Pottawattamie County apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Archive starting at $1,425 with a $1.17 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valley View Estates2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
The Archive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.17
RiverEastThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.18
Highclere Apartments2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.24
Parkwild ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
The BluffsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Cottonwood Apartments2X1S2BR,1BA$1.06
148 W Broadway, Unit 2148 W Broadway1BR,1BA$1.08
Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today!Two Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
DeerfieldTwo Bedroom 22A2BR,1.75BA$1.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Pottawattamie County

What type of rentals are currently available in Pottawattamie County?

There are currently 153 Apartments for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $2,745. There are also 42 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 $1,763.

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 $1,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,119 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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