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Davenport, IA

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Find your spot on "Iowa's Front Porch" then sit back and enjoy.

River City High-Tech Fast-Growing Quad Cities Cultural

Located along the mighty Mississippi River, Davenport brings to mind riverboat cruises and the cool sounds of jazz. It's casinos, rolling prairie, and that famous Midwestern charm. But Davenport, nicknamed "Iowa's Front Porch," is much more than that. With a fast-growing tech industry, Davenport is the largest of the Quad Cities and one of the nation's fastest-growing areas. Sitting directly across the river from Moline, Illinois and with I-280 and I-74 flanking the city, traveling throughout the region is fast and easy.

Davenport's neighborhoods are as unique as the city itself, so be sure to explore them as you look for the ideal apartment. Some are historic, dating back to the mid-1800s, while others provide a sleek, modern feel. Whether it's the Victorian ambiance of Hamburg, the action of downtown, or the historic mansions in the Village of East Davenport, this city provides something for everyone.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Davenport, IA is $822 for a studio, $878 for one bedroom, $1,026 for two bedrooms, and $1,663 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Davenport has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$878/month
662 Sq Ft
House
$1,641/month
1,350 Sq Ft
Condo
$928/month
666 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,214/month
837 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Davenport, IA is 10.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Davenport is 27.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $822 - $1,663. You can expect to pay 3.3% less for groceries, 10.9% less for utilities, and 2.6% more for transportation.

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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Harrison Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

508 Students

5
out of 10

Fillmore Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

401 Students

5
out of 10

Eisenhower Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

508 Students

4
out of 10

Mckinley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

413 Students

4
out of 10

Monroe Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

381 Students

3
out of 10

Sudlow Intermediate

Public

Grades 7-8

524 Students

2
out of 10

Wood Intermediate

Public

Grades 7-8

438 Students

2
out of 10

Williams Intermediate

Public

Grades 7-8

423 Students

1
out of 10

Frank L Smart Intermediate

Public

Grades 7-8

313 Students

1
out of 10

Creative Arts Academy

Public

Grades 6-7 & 11-12

Rating Unavailable

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,505 Students

2
out of 10

West High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,469 Students

2
out of 10

North High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,352 Students

2
out of 10

Creative Arts Academy

Public

Grades 6-7 & 11-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Vander Veer Botanical Park
  • Putnam Museum & IMAX
  • Schuetzen Park Historic Site
  • Quad City Botanical Center
  • Longview Park and Conservatory

Airports

  • Quad Cities International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.