
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rock Island, IL from $400 (24 Rentals)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Rock Island Studio Apartments | $970 | $644 | $1,375 |
| Cheap Rock Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,061 | $615 | $1,685 |
| Cheap Rock Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $700 | $2,890 |
| Cheap Rock Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $815 | $2,400 |
| Cheap Rock Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $967 | $930 | $1,005 |
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Rock Island, IL Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rock Island, IL
Pricing Updated: 03/09/2026Current apartment rentals in the Rock Island, IL area range in price from $595 to $2,400 with an overall median price of $1,293. The three Rock Island neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Blackhawk at $615, Rock Riverfront at $615, and West Central Rock Island at $615. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rock Island Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk | $967 | $615 | 11 |
| Rock Riverfront | $967 | $615 | 13 |
| West Central Rock Island | $967 | $615 | 14 |
| Central Rock Island | $1,007 | $615 | 18 |
| Saukie | $1,100 | $615 | 28 |
| 45th Street | $1,169 | $650 | 34 |
| East Central Rock Island | $1,169 | $650 | 32 |
| Downtown Rock Island | $1,199 | $595 | 122 |
| Greenbush | $1,200 | $595 | 121 |
| Old Town Chicago | $1,289 | $595 | 119 |
Cheapest Available Rock Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rock Island, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Century Woods Apartments in the Saukie neighborhood priced from $615. RIVERWALK LOFTS in the Vander Veer 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 Rock Island apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Apartments on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Pershing Hill Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Island, IL
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rock Island area is the $0.63 price per square foot 1x1 Model at Democrat Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Rock Island apartment is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Pierce School Lofts starting at $1,100 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rock Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| Pierce School Lofts | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 1146 14th Ave, Unit Upper | 1146 14th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 2111 W 6th St, Unit 2111 | 2111 W 6th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| Moline High School Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 1206 Bridge Ave, Unit 2 | 1206 Bridge Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 525 30th St, Unit #2 | 525 30th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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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 $824.
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 $1,293.
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 396 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 $437 which is $856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rock Island.
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