$800
1 bed1 bath702 sqftApartment
726 16th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
Rentals in Council Bluffs, IA Under $1,500/mo
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$825
2 beds1 bathApartment
629 Franklin Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$995
2 beds1 bath670 sqftApartment
124/132 Harrison ST, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$995
2 beds1 bath670 sqftApartment
124/132 Harrison ST, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$850
1 bed1 bath608 sqftApartment
706 S 4th St, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$825
1 bed1 bath495 sqftApartment
130 Nicholas St, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$995
2 beds1 bath785 sqftApartment
1106 Marshall Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$1,000
2 beds1 bath930 sqftApartment
806 N 34th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$1,305
1 bed1 bath1,040 sqftApartment
141 West Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$1,150
1 bed1 bath648 sqftApartment
4807 Council Pointe Rd, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$795
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
715 W WASHINGTON AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 51503
$695
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
715 W WASHINGTON AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 51503
$1,095
2 beds1 bath780 sqftApartment
207/211 Frank Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$1,295
2 beds2 baths915 sqftApartment
207/211 Frank Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$1,125
2 beds1 bath955 sqftApartment
806 N 34th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$775
1 bed1 bathApartment
823 3rd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$700
2 beds1 bathApartment
831 3rd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$1,175
Studio1 bath565 sqftApartment
8 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$1,250
1 bed1 bath975 sqftApartment
8 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$850
1 bed1 bathApartment
2652 3rd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
$1,050
2 beds1 bathApartment
37 1/2 Bluff St., Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$1,050
2 beds1 bathApartment
37 1/2 Bluff St., Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$800
1 bed1 bathApartment
622 W. Washington, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
$925
2 beds1 bathApartment
118 Platner Street, 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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