
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rapids City, IL from $500 (48 Rentals)
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Rock River Townhomes

Cross Creek

PARK RUN APARTMENTS

Fox Pointe Apartments

Pine Ridge

Williamsburg Apartments

Lincoln Manor Apartments

The Villas at Devils Glen
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The Avenues At East Moline

Eastridge Villa

2750-2780 Tech Dr

Homewood Manor

Eagle Ridge Apartments

Kimberly Club Apartments

Sanders Apartments

5425 Valley Dr

Old Orchard Estates
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Pius Lane Apartments

Deer Valley Apartments

Downtown Townhomes

LeClaire

Crowne Forest

Springs at Bettendorf Apartments

Chateau Knoll

Creek View At Devils Glen

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Bend Apartments

Regency Apartments

Moline Enterprise Lofts

Ridgewood Towers

1428 Arlington Ave

458 S 14th St

443 2nd Ave D

1195 27th St

River Oaks Apartments
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Valley View

1421 Grand Ave

919 Leclaire St

Crow Creek Apartments

625 25th Ave

1454 18th St

310 30th Ave Ct

234 E Pleasant St

3405 Holiday Ct
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777 20th Ave

417 37th St

427 17th Ave
Rapids City, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rapids City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapids City Studio Apartments | $1,084 | $698 | $1,506 |
| Rapids City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,039 | $555 | $1,700 |
| Rapids City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $591 | $3,250 |
| Rapids City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $830 | $4,990 |
| Rapids City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,674 | $2,025 | $3,750 |
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Cheapest Available Rapids City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rapids City, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rock River Townhomes in the Walton Hills neighborhood priced from $591. Cross Creek in the North Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $602. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rapids City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock River Townhomes | 2 Bedroom-60% | 2BR,1BA | $591 |
| Cross Creek | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $602 |
| PARK RUN APARTMENTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| Williamsburg Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Pine Ridge | 1-sycam | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| The Avenues At East Moline | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
| Eastridge Villa | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 2750-2780 Tech Dr | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Eagle Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Kimberly Club Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rapids City, IL and Nearby
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rapids City area is the $1.17 price per square foot 5 bedroom Home Model at Links at Pebble Creek in the in the Outer Davenport Bettendorf neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Rapids City apartment is the 3 Bedroom 60% Model at Rock River Townhomes starting at $1,470 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Walton Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rapids City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Links at Pebble Creek | 5 bedroom Home | 5BR,4.5BA | $1.17 |
| Rock River Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 60% | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.09 |
| Downtown Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Pius Lane Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| PARK RUN APARTMENTS | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Old Orchard Estates | The Grove | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Cross Creek | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| Eastridge Villa | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Eagle Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| The Avenues At East Moline | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rapids City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rapids City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rapids City is at Williamsburg Apartments listed at $700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rapids City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rapids City Apartment is $602 at Cross Creek.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rapids City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rapids City is starting from $591 at Rock River Townhomes.
What is the most affordable Rapids City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rapids City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cross Creek and starts from $830.
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