
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scott County, IA from $400 (139 Rentals)
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Candlelight Court

Redstone Commons

Harrison Lofts

RIVERWALK LOFTS

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340 S Rowe Ln, Unit 1

707 N Brady St

Brookside I & II Senior Apartments

1012 Bridge Ave

920 W Locust St
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Lincoln Manor Apartments

Woodland Apartments

Candlelight Park

Eagles Crest Apartments

1202 N Brady St

Williamsburg Apartments

405 W Columbia Ave

1202 Brady St

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2111 W 6th St, Unit 2111

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1209 E 9th St, Unit 0
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Oak Valley Apartments

The Hawthorne

Breckenridge Apartments

1326 E 38th St

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1616-1634 W 42nd St

Jersey Meadows

Pius Lane Apartments

Village at Sheridan Meadows

Apartments on Main

618 E Locust St
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411 E 8th St

618 Douglas Ct

1603 W 10th St

Maplewood Apartments

2510 E 50th St

Walcott Manor Apartments

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3804 Johnson Ave, Unit 3804

Sherwood Forest Apartments

Eastridge Villa

Pershing Hill Lofts
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Indian Ridge Apartments

1322 N Ripley St

604 Fillmore St

411 Brady St

Windsor Crest Apartments

2750-2780 Tech Dr

Ashford Apartments

Downtown Townhomes

Ecumenical New Horizons

929 Bridge
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Scott County, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Scott County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County Studio Apartments | $985 | $600 | $1,375 |
| Scott County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,015 | $595 | $1,700 |
| Scott County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $700 | $2,290 |
| Scott County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $867 | $4,990 |
| Scott County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,399 | $850 | $3,250 |
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Cheapest Available Scott County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Scott County, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at PARK RUN APARTMENTS priced from $595. Candlelight Court in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scott County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARK RUN APARTMENTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Candlelight Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Brookside I & II Senior Apartments | One Bed/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Lincoln Manor Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Woodland Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Williamsburg Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath with patio | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 405 W Columbia Ave | 405 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scott County, IA
As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scott County area is the $0.67 price per square foot 912 W Locust St Model at 912 W Locust St, Unit Upper in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Scott County apartment is the row-3th Model at The Row at 35th starting at $1,150 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scott County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 912 W Locust St, Unit Upper | 912 W Locust St | 3BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| The Row at 35th | row-3th | 3BR,2BA | $0.77 |
| Pierce School Lofts | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 2111 W 6th St, Unit 2111 | 2111 W 6th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| Downtown Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 4305 N Ripley St, Unit 2 | 4305 N Ripley St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
| PARK RUN APARTMENTS | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Eastridge Villa | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Candlelight Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scott County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Scott County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Scott County is under $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scott County?
The cheapest apartment in Scott County is PARK RUN APARTMENTS which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Scott County costs $3,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Scott 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 42 regular apartments in Scott 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 Scott County?
Cheap apartments in Scott County have an average cost of $180 which is $3,720 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scott County.
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