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Apartments for Rent in Council Bluffs, IA under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in Council Bluffs, IA under $1200. 98 Rentals Available
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a grey door.
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    105 Landmark Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    1 BED $1,175+
  • A living room with a grey carpet and blue and white couches.
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    20 S 41St St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
    STUDIO $1,020+
    1 BED $1,115+
  • an apartment building with a tree in front of it
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    1801 Parkwild Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,185
  • a bedroom with a bed and a window
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    901 Franklin Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    1 BED $1,035+
    2 BEDS $1,135+
  • a tall brick building on the side of a street
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    405 West Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    1 BED $655+
    2 BEDS $950
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  • A kitchen with a stove top oven and wooden cabinets.
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    1222 N 31St St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,029
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and marble counter tops
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    317 North Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    1 BED $1,185+
  • A living room with a grey couch and a white coffee table.
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    510 Bluff Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    1 BED $1,100+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
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    103 West Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    1 BED $975+
  • A kitchen with a black refrigerator and a stainless steel sink.
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    125 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    1 BED $971
  • A large, modern building complex with a green lawn in front.
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    2430 S. 19Th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,168
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  • a living room with blue couches and a table and chairs
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    1951-1961 Nash Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $835
    3 BEDS $915
    4 BEDS $955
  • an apartment building on the corner of a city street
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    38 Pearl Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $1,111

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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    900 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68102
    1 BED $1,178+
  • A living room with a white sofa, a wicker chair, and a table with a pumpkin on it.
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    1202 William Street, Omaha, NE 68108
    STUDIO $950
    1 BED $1,188
  • a living room with leather couches and a coffee table
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    1011 Jones St., Omaha, NE 68102
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $952+
    2 BEDS $1,168+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
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    3810 S 13Th Street, Omaha, NE 68107
    1 BED $899
    2 BEDS $900+
  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    1440 S 13Th St, Omaha, NE 68108
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a dining room and living room with a table and chairs
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    801 South 15Th Street, Omaha, NE 68108
    STUDIO $805+
    1 BED $868+
  • a living room with a television and a bed
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    405 S 16Th St, Omaha, NE 68102
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $995
    2 BEDS $1,179
  • a living room with a fireplace and a tv on top of it
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    1103 Tanglewood Court #95, Bellevue, NE 68005
    1 BED $949+
    2 BEDS $1,189+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    2103 Fraser Court, Bellevue, NE 68005
    STUDIO $880
    1 BED $970+
    2 BEDS $1,145+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    1415 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68102
    STUDIO $978+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and appliances and a stainless steel sink
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    401 E. 16Th Ave, Bellevue, NE 68005
    2 BEDS $1,000+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1015 N 16Th Street, Omaha, NE 68102
    1 BED $1,099+
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Getting around in Council Bluffs, IA

5 /100
Car-Dependent
9 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 5, Bike Score®: 9

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Council Bluffs, IA last updated?

Prices and availability in Council Bluffs, IA were last updated on 25 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Council Bluffs, IA?

The best apartments in Council Bluffs, IA are: RiverEast, Highclere Apartments, River Park by Broadmoor, Parkwild Apartments and Deerfield.

What type of rental buildings are in Council Bluffs, IA?

In Council Bluffs 36% of the housing is rented out compared to 64% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 11% of Council Bluffs’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 54% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 32% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Council Bluffs, IA under $1,200

There’s more than one way to spend $1,200 on rent in Council Bluffs, IA, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,200 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,200 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Council Bluffs, IA. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 25 apartments for rent below $1,200 in Council Bluffs, IA for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.

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