$835
4 beds2 bathsCondo
4506 Chapel Ridge Lane #4506, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
Rentals in Council Bluffs, IA Under $1,500/mo
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$900
3 beds2 bathsCondo
2065 Nash Blvd. #2065, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$625
3 beds2 bathsCondo
32 Dillman Dr. #32, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$915
2 beds1 bathCondo
822 South Main St. #822, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$1,000
2 beds2 baths1,147 sqftApartment
120 N 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$1,000
2 beds2 baths1,147 sqftCondo
120 North 6th Street Unit 10, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$895
2 beds1 bath750 sqftApartment
1455 McPherson Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$595
1 bed1 bath650 sqftApartment
1455 McPherson Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$875
1 bed1 bath922 sqftApartment
1518 2nd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$825
2 beds1 bathApartment
119 S. 8th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$750
1 bed1 bathApartment
515 S. 7th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$650
1 bed1 bathApartment
515 S. 7th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$1,100
2 beds1 bath1,026 sqftApartment
2625 4th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$995
2 beds1 bath785 sqftApartment
1106 Marshall Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$1,090
2 beds2 baths1,000 sqftApartment
649 Parkwild Dr, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$1,445
3 beds1 bath908 sqftHouse
1316 Avenue H, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$1,395
3 beds2 baths1,225 sqftApartment
1106 Marshall Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$1,375
3 beds2 baths1,606 sqftHouse
511 Poppleton Ave, Omaha, NE, 68108
$1,100
2 beds1 bath720 sqftHouse
508 N 22nd Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$775
1 bed1 bathApartment
14 N 35th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$845
1 bed1 bath625 sqftApartment
806 N 34th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$1,378
2 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
530 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$698
Studio1 bath486 sqftApartment
530 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$725
1 bed1 bathApartment
828 Ave B, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Council Bluffs, IA
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Council Bluffs inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Council Bluffs.
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Rentals Under $1,500 Near Council Bluffs, IA
Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Council Bluffs, IA
Rentler currently shows 93 rentals in Council Bluffs priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in Council Bluffs, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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