
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scott County, IA from $400 (132 Rentals)
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Jersey Meadows

Duplexes LLC

Cross Creek

432 W 3rd St

Oak Valley Apartments

Harrison Lofts

PARK RUN APARTMENTS

Jebens Court Apartments

Candlelight Court
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RIVERWALK LOFTS

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905 Hillside Dr, Unit 905

Redstone Commons

Woodland Apartments

3240 Heatherton Dr

Williamsburg Apartments

1202 N Brady St

Candlelight Park

Breckenridge Davenport Apartments

602 E 14th St
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1724 Farnam St

1616-1634 W 42nd St

Apartments on Main

1202 Brady St

929 Bridge

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1021 E High St, Unit 1

Village at Sheridan Meadows

Eagles Crest Apartments

The Hawthorne

Lincoln Manor Apartments
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1012 Bridge Ave

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The Villas at Devils Glen

Indian Ridge Apartments

Carriage Hill

2510 E 50th St

Windsor Crest Apartments

Ashford Apartments

The Hendrix

Sherwood Forest Apartments
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1105 Tremont Ave

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627 N Division St, Unit 627 Half

1220 W 5th St

5 Park Crest Ct, Unit 3

604 Fillmore St

Pershing Hill Lofts

Eastridge Villa

LN924

Walcott Manor Apartments

308 S Lincoln Ave
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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 | $996 | $625 | $1,496 |
| Scott County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,027 | $488 | $1,900 |
| Scott County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,226 | $631 | $3,250 |
| Scott County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,710 | $830 | $4,990 |
| Scott County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,126 | $845 | $3,750 |
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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 Ecumenical New Horizons in the North Side neighborhood priced from $488. Jersey Meadows in the North Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $571. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scott County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 1002 Ash #6 (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $488 |
| Jersey Meadows | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $571 |
| PARK RUN APARTMENTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 2 Bedroom Rowhouse | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Woodland Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Williamsburg Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scott County, IA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scott County area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Pierce School Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Scott County apartment is the 915 W 14th St Model at 915 W 14th St, Unit 915 starting at $900 with a $0.65 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce School Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 915 W 14th St, Unit 915 | 915 W 14th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
| 905 Hillside Dr, Unit 905 | 905 Hillside Dr | 2BR,1BA | $0.50 |
| Candlelight Park | Gillespie Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.87 |
| The Row at 35th | row-2thG | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Cross Creek | 2 x 2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.64 |
| 1421 Grand Ave, Unit 1 | 1421 Grand Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Downtown Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| PARK RUN APARTMENTS | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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 Ecumenical New Horizons which is listed at $488, while the average apartment in Scott County costs $3,750.
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 45 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 $152 which is $3,598 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scott County.
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