Cheap Homes for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA from $800 (7 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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Cheapest Available Pottawattamie County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pottawattamie County, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cottonwood Apartments in the Old Market neighborhood priced from $840. Maple Second in the Old Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pottawattamie County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cottonwood Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$840
Maple SecondOne Bed/One Bath | 1-11BR,1BA$875
The BluffsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pottawattamie County area is the $1.18 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at RiverEast in the in the Twin City neighborhood starting from $1,418. The second greatest value Pottawattamie County apartment is the 2 Beds 2 Baths Model at Highclere Apartments starting at $1,380 with a $1.25 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.
RiverEastThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.18
Highclere Apartments2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.25
The Archive1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14
The SawyerHOME Program 2BR Apartment2BR,2BA$1.28
Chapel Ridge-C BluffsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
DeerfieldTwo Bedroom 22A2BR,1.75BA$1.27
The BluffsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Sherwood Forest Estates1 Bedroom 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$1.30
Featherstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom | One Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Cottonwood Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$1.34

Frequently Asked Questions about Pottawattamie County

What type of rentals are currently available in Pottawattamie County?

There are currently 155 Apartments for Rent in Pottawattamie County, IA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $2,645. There are also 32 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 $1,658.

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 $1,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,279 to $1,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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