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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Council Bluffs, IA

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  3. Building Photo - 120 N 6th St
    STUDIO
    $650+
    2 BEDS
    $1,000+

    120 N 6th St

    120 N 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
  4. Building Photo - 2206 K St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $695

    2206 K St

    2206 K St, Omaha, NE 68107
  5. Building Photo - 1240 S 10th St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $715
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$715
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$715

    1240 S 10th St Unit 21

    1240 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108
  6. Building Photo - 22 Floors
    1 BED
    $980

    22 Floors

    1314 Mike Fahey St, Omaha, NE 68102
  11. Maple Park II - Maple Second
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $875+
    2 BEDS
    $1,125+

    Maple Second

    110 S 35th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
  15. Building Photo - South Pointe Apartments
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $973+
    1 BED
    $1,161+
    2 BEDS
    $1,440+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$885 - $1,390
    Required Monthly Fees$88 - $95
    Total Monthly Price$973 - $1,485

    South Pointe Apartments

    4811 Council Pointe Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
    (605) 501-6744
  20. Building Photo - The Bluffs
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $900+
    2 BEDS
    $970+
    3 BEDS
    $1,200+

    The Bluffs

    2065 Nash Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
  21. Building Photo - NoDo
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $900+
    1 BED
    $1,045+
    2 BEDS
    $1,770+

    NoDo

    1207 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68102
  22. Building Photo - Britain Towne
    STUDIO
    $925+
    1 BED
    $905+
    2 BEDS
    $1,065+

    Britain Towne

    2103 Fraser Ct, Bellevue, NE 68005
  25. Interior Photo - The Brandeis
    Exceptional Value
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    1 BED
    $1,054+
    2 BEDS
    $1,459+
    3 BEDS
    $2,249+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950 - $2,450
    Required Monthly Fees$54
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,054 - $2,504

    The Brandeis

    210 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102
    (531) 201-6098
  29. Building Photo - 8 N 1st St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950

    8 N 1st St

    8 N 1st St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
  34. Building Photo - 205 Park Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $980
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$980
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$980

    205 Park Ave Unit #3

    205 Park Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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  37. Building Photo - Securities Downtown
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $995+
    2 BEDS
    $1,095+

    Securities Downtown

    305 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102
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Council Bluffs at a Glance

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$1,110
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Council Bluffs, IA Apartments for Rent

Council Bluffs sits on the east bank of the Missouri River directly across from Omaha, Nebraska, and serves as the historic starting point of the Mormon Trail. Once called Kanesville until 1853, this city of nearly 63,000 residents is the largest in Southwest Iowa and features several historic districts, renovated loft apartment communities in historic structures, and well-preserved buildings that honor its railroading and pioneer heritage. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Council Bluffs, you'll discover options ranging from modern apartment communities near major shopping centers to converted historic buildings downtown, with average rents that stay affordable compared to neighboring Omaha.

Renting in Council Bluffs offers convenient access to both Iowa and Nebraska employment centers, with major highways including Interstates 29, 80, and 480 making commutes straightforward. The city is home to employers in gaming, manufacturing, and technology, while Eppley Airfield provides air travel options nearby. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation at Lake Manawa State Park with its 772-acre lake and multi-use trails, plus 27 city parks and 31 miles of walking and biking paths. Shopping options include the Mall of the Bluffs, Metro Crossing Shopping Center, and Marketplace Council Bluffs, while dining ranges from local favorites to entertainment at three casinos. The metro bus system and bike-friendly roads offer transportation alternatives, though most residents rely on personal vehicles for daily commuting.

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Lewis Central Senior High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
927 Students
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Abraham Lincoln High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,399 Students
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Thomas Jefferson High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,243 Students
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Lewis Central Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
742 Students
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Gerald W Kirn Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
956 Students
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Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
900 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Titan Hill Intermediate School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
863 Students

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