
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rapids City, IL from $500 (45 Rentals)
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Jersey Meadows

Avenues at East Moline

Lincoln Manor Apartments

Fox Pointe Apartments

Williamsburg Apartments

Pine Ridge

The Villas at Devils Glen

Eastridge Villa
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2750-2780 Tech Dr

Eagle Ridge Apartments

Homewood Manor

Kimberly Club Apartments

Sanders Apartments

Cross Creek Apartment Homes

Pius Lane Apartments

5425 Valley Dr

Old Orchard Estates
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Deer Valley Apartments

Downtown Townhomes

LeClaire

Crowne Forest

EN806

Creek View At Devils Glen

Bend Apartments

Regency Apartments

Moline Enterprise Lofts
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Springs at Bettendorf Apartments

Chateau Knoll

The LUX off Archer

Waterfront Apartments

PARK RUN APARTMENTS

443 2nd Ave D

River Oaks Apartments

1326 E 38th St

Valley View
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Crow Creek Apartments

1417 18th Ave

777 20th Ave

1577 31st Ave

618 6th St

147 6th St

417 37th St

2407 48th St

5201 11th Avenue A
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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 | $1,201 | $698 | $1,573 |
| Rapids City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $996 | $633 | $1,700 |
| Rapids City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $591 | $2,100 |
| Rapids City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $1,150 | $4,990 |
| Rapids City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,659 | $2,025 | $3,500 |
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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 $633. PARK RUN APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rapids City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Meadows | One Bedroom Large (Top Floor) | 1BR,1BA | $633 |
| PARK RUN APARTMENTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| Avenues at East Moline | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $670 |
| Lincoln Manor Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Williamsburg Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Pine Ridge | 1-sycam | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| 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 | $890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rapids City, IL and Nearby
As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rapids City area is the $1.27 price per square foot The Brownstone 3475-1 car garage Model at The Brownstones in the in the Outer Davenport Bettendorf neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Rapids City apartment is the The Sinatra Model at LeClaire starting at $1,090 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Villa Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brownstones | The Brownstone 3475-1 car garage | 4BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| LeClaire | The Sinatra | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Downtown Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Pius Lane Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| PARK RUN APARTMENTS | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Cross Creek Apartment Homes | Phase II | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Eastridge Villa | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Eagle Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Pine Ridge | 2-willow | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Avenues at East Moline | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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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 $633 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 $795 at Lincoln Manor 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 5425 Valley Dr and starts from $1,250.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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