Commercial Real Estate Market in Bettendorf, IA
Updated monthly: sale, lease, property records, location trend, and more… · Last update: September 30
88 active listings and 1,173 off-market properties in Bettendorf, IA. Commercial property asks $435/SF to buy and $18.65/SF/Yr to lease.
Market Trends
Bettendorf, IA spans 26.3 square miles. Figures below refresh monthly; last updated 30 September 2026.
Office
Office vacancy in Bettendorf, IA runs 21.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 13.7% in 2019.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Retail
Retail vacancy in Bettendorf, IA runs 6.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, down from 8% in 2020.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Industrial
Industrial vacancy in Bettendorf, IA runs 4.9% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 4.4% in 2019. Nearly 1.6x the 2022 low of 3.1%.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Multifamily
Multifamily vacancy in Bettendorf, IA runs 8% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 6.5% in 2022.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Market overview
Demographics & Economy
Bettendorf, IA has 40,629 residents in 17,460 households. Density runs 1,544 people per square mile. Median household income here is $105,763 and median gross rent $1,150 a month.
40,629
Population
17,460
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
52%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
26.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,544
Density / Sq Mi
$105,763
Median Household Income
$59,365
Median Earnings
$1,150
Median Rent
$300,800
Median Home Value
Tools
Lease vs Buy Breakeven
At $18.65/SF/Yr lease vs $435/SF buy → buying wins if held > 16.8 years.
At a 4.3% gross asking yield the payback reads short relative to leasing. Assumes 30% down at 6.5% fixed, 2% a year in taxes and upkeep, 3% appreciation, 5% opportunity cost, 2% closing plus 5% selling costs, and a 3% annual rent escalator.
Nearby Markets
| Market | Average Sale Price, $/SF | Average Lease Price, $/SF/Yr |
|---|---|---|
| Panarama Park | — | $18.65 |
| Davenport | — | $12.75 |
| Moline | — | $12.69 |
| East Moline | — | $10.75 |
Commercial property in Bettendorf, IA asks $435/SF.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average price per square foot for commercial property in Bettendorf?
Commercial property in Bettendorf, IA asks an average of $435 per square foot. The 6 most recent recorded sales traded at a median of $94/SF, so asking sits 362% above the achieved median.
How much does it cost to lease commercial space in Bettendorf?
Asking lease rates in Bettendorf, IA average $18.65 per square foot per year.
Is it cheaper to lease or buy commercial space in Bettendorf?
Buying beats leasing in Bettendorf, IA if the property is held longer than 16.8 years, comparing $18.65/SF/Yr asking rent with $435/SF asking price. The model assumes 30% down at 6.5% fixed, 2% of value per year in taxes and upkeep, 3% appreciation, 5% opportunity cost on the cash and a 3% annual rent escalator.
Where does Realmo's Bettendorf market data come from?
Realmo compiles Bettendorf, IA figures from 7 recent recorded sales, 57 active sale listings, 31 active lease listings, 1,173 tracked off-market properties. Sale and lease figures refresh monthly; vacancy annually. Last updated 30 September 2026.
Methodology & data sources
- Asking prices and averages
- Computed from 57 active for-sale and 31 active for-lease listings in Bettendorf, IA. These are ASKING figures from live listings, not closed-transaction prices, and a segment carried by a handful of listings reads as indicative rather than an average.
- Vacancy rates
- Published per-sector market series, taken at the metro level where one exists and otherwise at the Census-region level — a chart reading "in <region> region" is a regional number, not this city's.
- Refresh
- The monthly aggregates close at the end of the previous month, so 30 September 2026 — not today — is the honest last update.
- Known limitations
- office vacancy is reported at Midwest region level, retail vacancy is reported at Midwest region level, industrial vacancy is reported at Midwest region level and asking prices run materially above recent closed pricing.
- Coverage
- Metrics below the 10-observation threshold fall back one geographic level. The geography used is named on each figure.
Compiled by the Realmo Data team · reviewed 30 September 2026 · How Realmo checks market page data · Report a data issue
