
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rock Island, IL from $615 (54 Rentals)


2543 17th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

2439 8th Ave

2905-2907 7th Ave

2131 21st Ave

2947 13th Ave

Marquee Apartments

Spencer Towers

Coventry Apartments

Cotton Mill Apartments
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801 5th St

1809 2nd Ave

The Locks

Townhomes on Blackhawk Landing

Maple Ridge Apartments

1806 Grand Ave

1208 W 5th St

RIVERWALK LOFTS

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1316 E 10th St

920 W Locust St
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1202 N Brady St

1603 W 10th St

602 E 14th St

619 W 16th St

1202 Brady St

903 18th Ave

Carriage Hill

LN924

1835 15th St

1224 E 11th St, Unit 3
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Moline High School Lofts

Harrison Lofts

Union Arcade Building

Halligan Coffee Company Lofts

LeClaire

Federal Point

Bucktown Lofts

Mississippi Lofts

The Penthouse Davenport

Fejervary
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Wellington Apartments

The Brenton Lofts

1208 W 5th St

1428 Arlington Ave

Marycrest Senior Apartments

Kahl Lofts

The Davenport

604 W 3rd St

Butterworth Apartments

Schricker Apartments
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Rock Island, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rock Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island Studio Apartments | $914 | $540 | $1,375 |
| Rock Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,049 | $615 | $1,805 |
| Rock Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,224 | $710 | $2,850 |
| Rock Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $815 | $2,400 |
| Rock Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $967 | $930 | $1,005 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rock Island Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rock Island?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rock Island is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rock Island?
The cheapest apartment in Rock Island is Century Woods Apartments which is listed at $615, while the average apartment in Rock Island costs $1,277.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rock Island?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 257 regular apartments in Rock Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rock Island?
Cheap apartments in Rock Island have an average cost of $433 which is $844 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rock Island.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.