
Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Moline, IL from $500 (28 Rentals)
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735 20th Ave

The Avenues At East Moline

Bend Apartments

625 25th Ave

1454 18th St

Rock River Townhomes
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Pine Ridge

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235 12th St, Unit 2A

441 2nd Avenue D, Unit B&C

Eagle Ridge Apartments

Homewood Manor

Sanders Apartments

5425 Valley Dr
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Old Orchard Estates

Pius Lane Apartments

Deer Valley Apartments

Creek View At Devils Glen

Modernistic

1428 Arlington Ave

975-1005 39th St
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Southern Manor Apartments

Paulsen Manor

443 2nd Ave D

1195 27th St

Valley View

1421 Grand Ave

919 Leclaire St
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East Moline, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Moline?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap East Moline Studio Apartments | $916 | $698 | $1,050 |
| Cheap East Moline 1 Bedroom Apartments | $946 | $800 | $1,299 |
| Cheap East Moline 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,051 | $591 | $1,599 |
| Cheap East Moline 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,404 | $1,250 | $2,040 |
| Cheap East Moline 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,595 | $2,495 | $2,695 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Moline, IL
Pricing Updated: 07/10/2026Current apartment rentals in the East Moline, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for East Moline Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Rock Island Moline | $2,395 | $591 | 92 |
Cheapest Available East Moline Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in East Moline, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rock River Townhomes in the Walton Hills neighborhood priced from $591. Pine Ridge in the Villa Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $805. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Moline apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock River Townhomes | 2 Bedroom-60% | 2BR,1BA | $591 |
| Pine Ridge | 1-norwa | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| The Avenues At East Moline | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
| Eagle Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Homewood Manor | a1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Sanders Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $916 |
| 5425 Valley Dr | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Pius Lane Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $940 |
| Deer Valley Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Moline, IL
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Moline area is the $1.09 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 60% Model at Rock River Townhomes in the in the Walton Hills neighborhood starting from $1,470. The second greatest value East Moline apartment is the 2 bed Model at Pius Lane Apartments starting at $940 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Downtown Moline neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Moline apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock River Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 60% | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.09 |
| Pius Lane Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Old Orchard Estates | The Grove | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Crowne Forest | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Rock Ridge Commons | Boone Signature | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Eagle Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Pine Ridge | 2-willow | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Homewood Manor | a1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Avenues At East Moline | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 441 2nd Avenue D, Unit B&C | 441 2nd Avenue D | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Best Local Schools in East Moline, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Moline Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Moline?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Moline is under $945.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Moline?
The cheapest apartment in East Moline is Pine Ridge which is listed at $805, while the average apartment in East Moline costs $2,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Moline?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in East Moline that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Moline?
Cheap apartments in East Moline have an average cost of $324 which is $2,071 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Moline.
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