Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rio, IL from $300 (18 Rentals)

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111 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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Cheapest Available Rio Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rio, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Mayfair Manor priced from $525. Shire and Rivendell Apartments in the Downtown Moline 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 Rio apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mayfair Manor2x12BR,1BA$525
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$650
Williamsburg Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
Pine Ridges-mulberStudio,1BA$685
443 2nd Ave D1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio, IL and Nearby

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rio area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at River Oaks Trails in the starting from $991. The second greatest value Rio apartment is the 2 bed Model at Downtown Townhomes starting at $975 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Downtown Moline neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Oaks Trails2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.90
Downtown Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$0.98
LeClaireThe Martin1BR,1BA$1.17
Crowne ForestTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Homewood Manor1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.26
Beverly Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Cotton Mill Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.00
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

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Getting Around Rio, IL

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7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rio Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rio?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rio is at Pine Ridge listed at $685.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rio Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rio is starting from $525 at Mayfair Manor.

What is the most affordable Rio Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rio Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Oaks Trails and starts from $1,135.

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