4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bettendorf, IA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Bettendorf, Iowa as of July 2026. That's +40% higher than the citywide median of $1,327 and +26% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Bettendorf
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bettendorf
Compare Bettendorf's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Iowa
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knoxville | $1,250 |
| 2 | Marshalltown | $1,260 |
| 3 | Newton | $1,290 |
| 4 | Boone | $1,330 |
| 5 | Indianola | $1,430 |
| 6 | Sioux City | $1,430 |
| 7 | Burlington | $1,450 |
| 8 | Pella | $1,470 |
| 9 | Fort Dodge | $1,480 |
| 10 | Des Moines | $1,559 |
| 11 | Davenport | $1,562 |
| 12 | Marion | $1,580 |
| 13 | Grimes | $1,590 |
| 14 | Council Bluffs | $1,625 |
| 15 | Waterloo | $1,630 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Iowa
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Liberty | $2,150 |
| 2 | Tiffin | $1,980 |
| 3 | Iowa City | $1,950 |
| 4 | Ankeny | $1,945 |
| 5 | Johnston | $1,900 |
| 6 | Ames | $1,890 |
| 7 | Cedar Falls | $1,880 |
| 8 | Waukee | $1,870 |
| 9 | Bettendorf (this page) | $1,860 |
| 10 | Coralville | $1,800 |
| 11 | Urbandale | $1,790 |
| 12 | West Des Moines | $1,785 |
| 13 | Cedar Rapids | $1,745 |
| 14 | Altoona | $1,740 |
| 15 | Pleasant Hill | $1,710 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Bettendorf.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Bettendorf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moline, IL | 6.5 mi | $1,560 | $-300 (-16%) |
| Davenport, IA | 8.3 mi | $1,562 | $-298 (-16%) |
| Rock Island, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,520 | $-340 (-18%) |
| Burlington, IA | 67.2 mi | $1,450 | $-410 (-22%) |
| Dubuque, IA | 68.8 mi | $1,650 | $-210 (-11%) |
| Dixon, IL | 70.7 mi | $1,300 | $-560 (-30%) |
| Iowa City, IA | 73.1 mi | $1,950 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Coralville, IA | 78.1 mi | $1,800 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Macomb, IL | 79.1 mi | $1,450 | $-410 (-22%) |
| North Liberty, IA | 81.3 mi | $2,150 | +$290 (+16%) |
| Marion, IA | 82.4 mi | $1,580 | $-280 (-15%) |
| Peoria, IL | 83.1 mi | $1,407 | $-453 (-24%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Bettendorf — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Bettendorf?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Bettendorf, Iowa is $1,860 per month. This is +40% higher than the citywide median of $1,327.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Bettendorf?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,400 ($6,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bettendorf expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bettendorf's 4+ bedroom median of $1,860 is +26% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bettendorf rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Iowa?
Among the 32 cities in Iowa with 4+ bedroom data, Bettendorf ranks #24 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Bettendorf?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Moline ($1,560), Davenport ($1,562), Rock Island ($1,520).