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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 $585. 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$585
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$650
Lincoln Manor ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$695

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

As of May 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rapids City area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2 bed Model at Pius Lane Apartments in the in the Downtown Moline neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Rapids City apartment is the 1 bed Model at Eastridge Villa starting at $800 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Uptown 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.
Pius Lane Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$0.91
Eastridge Villa1 bed1BR,1BA$0.98
Kimberly Club Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Medium1BR,1BA$1.18
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$1.00
Lincoln Manor ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rapids City

What type of rentals are currently available in Rapids City?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Rapids City, IL with pricing that ranges from $585 to $3,900. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rapids City ranging from $650 to $3,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rapids City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rapids City ranges from $650 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,849.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rapids City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rapids City range from $1,225 to $3,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,025.

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