Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Davenport, IA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Davenport, IA rent rose 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $950/month. Renters today are paying $43 more per month on average than last year despite a 5.3% month-over-month decline in July 2026.

  • Davenport is 50.8% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a lower-cost market with 118 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Apartments make up 74.2% of rentals and rent for a median of $895/month, while houses run higher at $1,495/month. By bedroom, studios rent for $795/month, 1-bedrooms $755/month, and 2-bedrooms $995/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,025/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Riverview Terrace rents climbed 45.8% year over year to $999/month, contrasting with Hilltop where rents fell 29.6% to $950/month. This divergence reflects localized shifts within Davenport's broader market trends.

Median rent

Median rent in Davenport

$950/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Davenport is $950 per month as of July 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $980 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Davenport

118

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Davenport rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $895, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Davenport run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$795

2%

26%

1 bedroom

$755

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$995

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,377

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,025

6%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$755

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,377

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

39%

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$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Davenport, IA is 21% 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

Oak Valley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.8

Very good

Oak Valley Apartments

1140 E 37th St, Davenport, IA 52807

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$564–$1,306

Apartment for rent

1505 E 39th Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

1505 E 39th Street

1505 E 39th St, Davenport, IA 52807

2 beds

1 bath

$734

Apartment for rent

710 W 63rd St. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

710 W 63rd St.

710 W 63rd St, Davenport, IA 52806

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

644 W 63rd Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

644 W 63rd Street

644 W 63rd St, Davenport, IA 52806

2 beds

1 bath

$775

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 $950 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Davenport?

Average rent prices in Davenport have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Davenport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Davenport is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $980 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Davenport?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Davenport are Centennial Gateway ($795/mo), Northwest Davenport ($837/mo), and Fejervary ($850/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Davenport?

To comfortably afford rent in Davenport, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Davenport?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Davenport average around $770/month and two-bedrooms approximately $960/month.

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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