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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Central air/heat
  • Remodeled bathrooms
  • New stainless appliances
  • Stainless appliances including dishwasher
  • Updated cupboards and countertop

Location

136 Bennett Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503, USA
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Management

AJR Properties

Leasing office

(712) 435-7148 ext. 2

Property Overview

The Samuel earns a strong Zumper rating of 8.6 out of 10, reflecting competitive value, excellent amenities, a convenient location, and solid trustworthiness. It also stands out for pet friendliness, nearby everyday conveniences and schools, 10 photos for a quick preview, and interior updates like central air/heat, remodeled bathrooms, new stainless appliances, updated cupboards, and countertop finishes.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Samuel is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Samuel has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • More space
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath625 sqft$1,000 /mo1 unit availableNewly remodeled 2-bedroom one bath apartment. It was just updated with new cupboards, countertop, stainless appliances including a dishwasher. The bathrooms were remodeled as well. The unit was fitted with new windows and a new furnace/ac unit. Come check it out while it is still available. Deposit is $425 and we offer a free first month with an 18-month lease.
3BR/2.0BA3 bed2 bath1,000 sqft$1,400 /mo1 unit availableNewly remodeled 3 bedroom two bath apartment. It was just updated with new cupboards, counter top, stainless appliances including a dishwasher. The bathrooms were remodeled as well. The unit was fitted with new windows and a new furance/ac unit. Come check it out while it is still available. Deposit is $1400.00.

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Amenities for The Samuel

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRange
RefrigeratorStove
Washer/Dryer Onsite

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

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About The Samuel

HomeApartments in Council Bluffs The Samuel

Newly remodeled 2-bedroom one bath apartment. It was just updated with new cupboards, countertop, stainless appliances including a dishwasher. The bathrooms were remodeled as well. The unit was fitted with new windows and a new furnace/ac unit. Come check it out while it is still available. Deposit is $425 and we offer a free first month with an 18-month lease.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Samuel is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Samuel has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Samuel
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Samuel offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Samuel goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Samuel receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Samuel is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Samuel does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

The Samuel is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Samuel compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 278 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 100 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Council Bluffs

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Samuel to be 29% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Council Bluffs.

3-bedroom apartments at The Samuel cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Council Bluffs.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Council Bluffs
A table of studio rental data trends in Council Bluffs
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,015
October 2024$1,007
November 2024$895
December 2024$1,002
January 2025$716
February 2025$691
March 2025$713
April 2025$795
May 2025$766
June 2025$725
July 2025$754
August 2025$867
September 2025$974
October 2025$1,020
November 2025$1,020
December 2025$848
January 2026$729
February 2026$695
March 2026$682
April 2026$662
May 2026$675
June 2026$675
July 2026$677
August 2026$675
September 2026$675

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near The Samuel

College View Elementary School

1225 college rd

council bluffs, IA, 51503

PK, K-5Public
C+

Gifford Park Elementary School

717 n 32nd st

omaha, NE, 68131

PK, K-6Public
C

Early Learning Pk Center at Kennedy

3200 north 30th st

omaha, NE, 68111

PKPublic

Beals Elementary School

1720 s 48th st

omaha, NE, 68106

PK, K-6Public
C

Early Learning Center (0-3) at Gateway

5810 s 42nd st

omaha, NE, 68107

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Council Bluffs near 136 Bennett Ave

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Points of interest for 136 Bennett Ave, Council Bluffs

Groceries

4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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