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

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PARK RUN APARTMENTS
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

PARK RUN APARTMENTS

1701 Iowa DrLe Claire, IA 52753
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Valley View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley View

4700 61st Street DrMoline, IL 61265
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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 Shire and Rivendell Apartments in the Downtown Moline neighborhood priced from $650. Pine Ridge in the Villa Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rapids City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$650
Pine Ridges-mulberStudio,1BA$685
Lincoln Manor ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Williamsburg ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
443 2nd Ave D1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$700
Pius Lane Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$750
1215 24th Street Place - River Oaks Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Eastridge Villa1 bed1BR,1BA$800
Avenues at East Moline1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$805
Kimberly Club Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$895

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

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rapids City area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Home Model at Links at Pebble Creek in the in the Outer Davenport Bettendorf neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Rapids City apartment is the The Martin Model at LeClaire starting at $1,050 with a $1.17 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Links at Pebble Creek3 Bedroom Home3BR,2BA$1.02
LeClaireThe Martin1BR,1BA$1.17
Eastridge Villa1 bed1BR,1BA$0.98
Pius Lane Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1.00
Homewood Manor1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.26
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
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.08
Lincoln Manor ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rapids City, IL

Ranked #14

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 $685.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rapids City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rapids City Apartment is $650 at Shire and Rivendell Apartments.

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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