Studio Apartment Rent in Bettendorf, IA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bettendorf, Iowa as of August 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $1,386 and +36% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bettendorf
Compare Bettendorf's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Iowa
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knoxville | $640 |
| 2 | Marion | $640 |
| 3 | Waterloo | $663 |
| 4 | Clinton | $670 |
| 5 | Fort Dodge | $670 |
| 6 | Davenport | $698 |
| 7 | Marshalltown | $700 |
| 8 | Dubuque | $710 |
| 9 | Newton | $710 |
| 10 | Boone | $720 |
| 11 | Cedar Rapids | $720 |
| 12 | Sioux City | $740 |
| 13 | Burlington | $750 |
| 14 | Pella | $760 |
| 15 | Cedar Falls | $770 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Iowa
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankeny | $1,135 |
| 2 | Johnston | $1,110 |
| 3 | Waukee | $1,090 |
| 4 | Urbandale | $1,045 |
| 5 | West Des Moines | $1,040 |
| 6 | Altoona | $1,010 |
| 7 | Pleasant Hill | $1,000 |
| 8 | Norwalk | $990 |
| 9 | North Liberty | $950 |
| 10 | Ames | $935 |
| 11 | Grimes | $930 |
| 12 | Des Moines | $909 |
| 13 | Council Bluffs | $865 |
| 14 | Iowa City | $853 |
| 15 | Indianola | $830 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bettendorf.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bettendorf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moline, IL | 6.5 mi | $700 | $-130 (-16%) |
| Davenport, IA | 8.3 mi | $698 | $-132 (-16%) |
| Rock Island, IL | 9.8 mi | $680 | $-150 (-18%) |
| Clinton, IA | 26.6 mi | $670 | $-160 (-19%) |
| Burlington, IA | 67.2 mi | $750 | $-80 (-10%) |
| Dubuque, IA | 68.8 mi | $710 | $-120 (-14%) |
| Dixon, IL | 70.7 mi | $610 | $-220 (-27%) |
| Iowa City, IA | 73.1 mi | $853 | +$23 (+3%) |
| Coralville, IA | 78.1 mi | $790 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Macomb, IL | 79.1 mi | $660 | $-170 (-20%) |
| North Liberty, IA | 81.3 mi | $950 | +$120 (+14%) |
| Marion, IA | 82.4 mi | $640 | $-190 (-23%) |
Studio rent in Bettendorf — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bettendorf?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bettendorf, Iowa is $830 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $1,386.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bettendorf?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,200 ($2,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bettendorf expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bettendorf's studio median of $830 is +36% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bettendorf rank for studio rent in Iowa?
Among the 33 cities in Iowa with studio data, Bettendorf ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bettendorf?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Moline ($700), Davenport ($698), Rock Island ($680).