Bettendorf

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Bettendorf, IA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,149

Population

39,945

Renter Mix

27% Rent

An excellent community for families within the Quad Cities.

Schools Family-Friendly Safe Commuter

Bettendorf sits at the northeastern edge of the Quad Cities, where the Mississippi River sets the backdrop for a city that moves at its own comfortable pace. As the neighbor of Davenport to the west and a quick bridge crossing from Moline, Illinois, residents enjoy easy access to a much larger metro area while coming home to a quieter stretch of riverfront living. Scenic trails along the Mississippi and parks like Veterans Memorial Park give outdoor enthusiasts plenty of room to explore without ever leaving city limits.

Day-to-day life here leans on a solid mix of local shops, dining, and entertainment. The Family Museum and Splash Landing water park draw crowds year-round, and the nearby Davenport district opens up a wider world of nightlife, live music, and cultural venues just minutes away. Bettendorf traces its roots back to a settlement once called Lilienthal, and that sense of deep community history still lingers in the city's character today.

The rental market offers a range of options, from cozy apartment communities tucked into quiet residential corridors to spacious townhomes with room to spread out. Whether you're searching for a compact studio or a multi-bedroom layout, Bettendorf delivers solid value compared to many Midwest metros.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$94,377

Average: $125,525

Education

15,793

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

20,793

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

26%

Over 65

20%

Housing Distribution

Bettendorf has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bettendorf, IA is $1,187 for a studio, $1,131 for one bedroom, $1,242 for two bedrooms, and $2,053 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bettendorf has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,131/month
660 Sq Ft
House
$1,724/month
1,370 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,070/month
1,199 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,363/month
766 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Bettendorf, IA

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Schools

Hopewell Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

698 Students

Pleasant View Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

659 Students

Riverdale Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

629 Students

Forest Grove Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

328 Students

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

138 Students

Bettendorf Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

987 Students

Pleasant Valley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,658 Students

Bettendorf High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,482 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Family Museum
  • Vander Veer Botanical Park
  • Putnam Museum & IMAX
  • 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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.