Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Davenport, IA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Davenport rent stands today

    Davenport, IA rent rose 8.3% year over year, with a current median of $975/month. Renters are paying $46 more per month on average than last year, continuing a recovery from the recent trough in February 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Davenport runs roughly 2× more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a highly accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Davenport rent for $695/month, 1-bedrooms for $795/month, and 2-bedrooms for $995/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,359/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,025/month. These figures reflect the range of options available across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Fejervary rents climbed 58.4% year over year to $1,105/month, which differs from the citywide 8.3% rise. Meanwhile, Hilltop rents fell 24.6% year over year to $895/month, showing significant divergence within Davenport's neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Davenport

$975/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Davenport is $975 per month as of June 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $975 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Davenport

120

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Davenport rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Davenport, IA

Average rent prices in Davenport have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Davenport, IA

Rent prices in Davenport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Davenport is $905, whereas a house costs $1,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Davenport run $779 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$695

No Change

17%

1 bedroom

$795

4%

1%

2 bedroom

$995

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,359

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,025

5%

52%

Studio

Average rent

$695

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,359

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

52%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Davenport, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Davenport, IA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Davenport and Bettendorf by all bedroom counts and property types.

Davenport

Median rent price$975
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,164
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Davenport, IA is 16% lower than the median rent in Bettendorf, IA.

Cost of living in Davenport, IA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services3% lower
Groceries3% lower
Health6% lower
Housing19% lower
Transportation5% higher
Utilities20% lower

Discover rentals in Davenport, IA

Jersey Meadows - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Jersey Meadows

2700 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA 52807

1–2 beds

1 bath

$560–$1,104

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Oak Valley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Oak Valley Apartments

1140 E 37th St, Davenport, IA 52807

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$633–$1,265

Price drop

Apartment for rent

2031 N Fairmount St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Northwest Davenport house for rent in Davenport

2 beds

1 bath

$700

House for rent

710 W 63rd St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

710 W 63rd St.

710 W 63rd St, Davenport, IA 52806

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Davenport, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Davenport rental market.

How much is rent in Davenport?

The average rent in Davenport is $975 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Davenport?

Average rent prices in Davenport have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Davenport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Davenport is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Davenport?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Davenport are Northwest Davenport ($825/mo), Hilltop ($895/mo), and Centennial Gateway ($910/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Davenport?

To comfortably afford rent in Davenport, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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