Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rapids City, IL from $500 (36 Rentals)

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Valley View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley View

4700 61st Street DrMoline, IL 61265
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PARK RUN APARTMENTS
2 Bedroom Apartments

PARK RUN APARTMENTS

1701 Iowa DrLe Claire, IA 52753
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Crow Creek Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crow Creek Apartments

5067 Devils Glen RdBettendorf, IA 52722
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Rapids City, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rapids City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rapids City, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Jersey Meadows in the North Side neighborhood priced from $586. Shire and Rivendell Apartments in the Villa Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rapids City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jersey MeadowsOne Bedroom Large (Top Floor)1BR,1BA$586
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$650
Lincoln Manor ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Williamsburg ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Pine Ridges-mulberStudio,1BA$700
443 2nd Ave D1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$700
Rock Ridge CommonsA_RENO1BR,1BA$750
1215 24th Street Place - River Oaks Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Eastridge Villa1 bed1BR,1BA$820
Kimberly Club Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rapids City, IL and Nearby

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rapids City area is the $0.98 price per square foot 1 bed Model at Eastridge Villa in the in the Uptown Moline neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Rapids City apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Medium Model at Kimberly Club Apartments starting at $915 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Downtown Moline neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rapids City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eastridge Villa1 bed1BR,1BA$0.98
Kimberly Club Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Medium1BR,1BA$1.18
LeClaireThe Gable1BR,1BA$1.29
The Villas at Devils Glen2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.28
1215 24th Street Place - River Oaks Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.11
443 2nd Ave D1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.08
Rock Ridge CommonsA_RENO1BR,1BA$1.22
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.08
Jersey MeadowsOne Bedroom Large (Ground Floor)1BR,1BA$1.01
Lincoln Manor ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rapids City, IL

Ranked #26

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Rapids City, IL

Walk Score®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Pine Ridge 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 $590 at Jersey Meadows.

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 $750 at Shire and Rivendell Apartments.

What is the most affordable Rapids City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rapids City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kimberly Club Apartments and starts from $1,225.

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