Bettendorf, IA

4 Furnished Apartments for Rent

Around here, the average apartment rental is surrounded by scenic creeks and greenbelt trails, open parks, golf courses, ice cream parlors and pizza places. Shopaholics are in luck as well, with plenty of little shopping centers where you can spend until you get dizzy. And, if you need a little nightlife every once in a while, then check out the Isle of Capri Casino or the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center. There's plenty to do around here, but there's not necessarily plenty to rent.

With just a handful of apartments for rent around the city, and a couple of retirement communities, the rental properties in Bettendorf are fairly limited. However, the variety is nice. There are inexpensive apartments for rent, mostly in the north side of town. There are high-dollar rentals around the golf courses. And, there are some student-oriented apartments around the Scott Community College. Typical rental rates range from $600 to $1,300 a month, though you can find even more expensive rentals in lavish retirement communities. Remember to factor the security deposit into your rental costs, which, around here, typically costs about the same amount as one month's rent.

In need of some amenities? Well, Bettendorf’s got those, too. Apartments here have the typical amenities, such as parking, a laundry room, pool, hot tub, workout room, and a clubhouse. There are also some unique extras, such as a TV lounge, tanning bed, media room, DVD library, leash-free pet park, and sometimes even a pet spa.

As you can see, with amenities such as pet parks and pet spas, Bettendorf is more than just a little pet friendly. And, if you are dog owner, you’ve just discovered one of the most dog friendly cities for a renter to live. Rental properties accept most pets, even large dog breeds.

When you look in each direction and see nothing but green parks, ice cream parlors, and scenic riverfront, you’ll quickly realize that this is a nice area.

Sold on Bettendorf yet? We sure hope so. Have a fun apartment hunt, we Bet-tendorf you'll like it.

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Furnished apartments in Bettendorf can save you a ton of time, money and stress. Finding a furnished apartment requires some research to find the right situation for you. Some furnished spaces are short-term rentals designed for corporate stays. This could be ideal if you’re looking for some flexibility while you look around for a more permanent space and save up for furniture.

You can also look for furnished apartments in Bettendorf as a subletter. Someone who is relocating or traveling for a short time or needs a new roommate may already have a furnished apartment ready to go.

Ask questions about the furniture before you move in. Who is responsible for repairs to the furniture? Will you have access to the furniture for the duration of your lease? It]s possible that someone who moved out of the apartment and left their roommate and furniture behind may want to collect it at a later date.