
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rio, IL from $400 (47 Rentals)
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Rock River Townhomes

Century Woods Apartments

The Avenues At East Moline

PARKWAY ESTATES

Fox Pointe Apartments

Pine Ridge

Timber Ridge Apartments

LN924
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Moline High School Lofts

Homewood Manor

Eagle Ridge Apartments

Westwood Terrace

River Oaks Trails

Urbane 210

Sanders Apartments

Old Orchard Estates

Galesburg Towers
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Deer Valley Apartments

LeClaire

Downtown Townhomes

Crowne Forest

Creek View At Devils Glen

Marquee Apartments

EN806

Bend Apartments

Spencer Towers
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Swing's Leisure Apartments

Williamsburg Apartments

407-407 SW 8th St

607 NE 3rd Ave

265 Duffield Ave

Cotton Mill Apartments

443 2nd Ave D

804 SW 4th St

801 5th St
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812 SW 9th St

Butterworth Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

Valley View

2323-3030 31st Ave

1809 2nd Ave

2043 33rd St

688 W Tompkins St

Pleasant Terrace Townhomes
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1156 E Losey St

206 W 19th Ave
Rio, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rio?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Studio Apartments | $970 | $698 | $1,375 |
| Rio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,010 | $615 | $1,805 |
| Rio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,098 | $525 | $1,855 |
| Rio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $815 | $1,790 |
| Rio 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,977 | $930 | $2,650 |
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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. Century Woods Apartments in the Saukie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $615. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rio apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Manor | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $525 |
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
| The Avenues At East Moline | 1 bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $670 |
| PARKWAY ESTATES | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $805 |
| Pine Ridge | 1-sycam | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| LN924 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Moline High School Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Eagle Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Sanders Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $916 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio, IL and Nearby
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rio area is the $1.07 price per square foot b1r Model at Homewood Manor in the in the Villa Park neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Rio apartment is the 2 bed Model at Downtown Townhomes starting at $950 with a $0.95 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood Manor | b1r | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| Downtown Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| PARKWAY ESTATES | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Crowne Forest | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Moline High School Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Eagle Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Pine Ridge | 2-willow | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Avenues At East Moline | 1 bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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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 Sanders Apartments listed at $916.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Apartment is $615 at Century Woods 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 Century Woods Apartments and starts from $815.
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