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1400 5th StRock Island, IL 61201
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810 22nd StRock Island, IL 61201
1819 17th St
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737 17th StRock Island, IL 61201
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701 31st St, Unit B
701 31st StRock Island, IL 61201
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3814 14th AveRock Island, IL 61201
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Spencer Towers
111 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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1900 6th AveRock Island, IL 61201
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1220 51st AveRock Island, IL 61201
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2323-3030 31st AveRock Island, IL 61201
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The Locks
100 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
1326 38th St
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Integrity WayRock Island, IL 61201
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3700 5th StRock Island, IL 61201
229 Scott St
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Washington Square Apartments
316 17th StMoline, IL 61265
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Harrison Lofts
1420 N Harrison StDavenport, IA 52803
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RIVERWALK LOFTS
420 W River DrDavenport, IA 52801
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2028 7th AveMoline, IL 61265
1527-1527 N Harrison St
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314 E 11th StDavenport, IA 52803
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Moline Enterprise Lofts
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511 Pershing AveDavenport, IA 52803
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524 Lincoln Ct
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MolineIL61265
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2200 1st Street AMoline, IL 61265
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Union Arcade Building
229 Brady StDavenport, IA 52801
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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 |
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| Cheap Rock Island Studio Apartments | $937 | $550 | $1,315 |
| Cheap Rock Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,083 | $615 | $1,900 |
| Cheap Rock Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,204 | $650 | $2,300 |
| Cheap Rock Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $781 | $3,300 |
| Cheap Rock Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $967 | $930 | $1,005 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rock Island, IL
Pricing Updated: 09/09/2026Current apartment rentals in the Rock Island, IL area range in price from $550 to $3,300 with an overall median price of $1,050. The three Rock Island neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Central Rock Island at $795, Central Rock Island at $837, and Blackhawk at $900. 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 |
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| West Central Rock Island | $795 | $615 | 7 |
| Central Rock Island | $837 | $615 | 9 |
| Blackhawk | $900 | $615 | 6 |
| Rock Riverfront | $900 | $615 | 4 |
| 45th Street | $950 | $650 | 40 |
| Saukie | $982 | $615 | 32 |
| Greenbush | $1,038 | $550 | 108 |
| College Circle | $1,045 | $550 | 103 |
| Downtown Rock Island | $1,045 | $550 | 111 |
| Old Town Chicago | $1,045 | $550 | 105 |
Cheapest Available Rock Island Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Rock Island, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Washington Square Apartments in the Villa Park neighborhood priced from $625. Bridgeview Apartments in the Villa Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Square Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Bridgeview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 314 E 11th St | 2 bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
| La Petite Academy | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 811 E 14th St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| WAH1012 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| ET2134 E Locust St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Island, IL
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rock Island area is the $0.34 price per square foot 2344 W 3rd St Model at 2344 W 3rd St, Unit 2344 in the in the Douglas Park neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value Rock Island apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Pierce School Lofts starting at $1,325 with a $0.92 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. |
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| 2344 W 3rd St, Unit 2344 | 2344 W 3rd St | 2BR,2BA | $0.34 |
| Pierce School Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 | 2900 8 1/2 Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Bucktown Lofts | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| 730 Brown Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Washington Square Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| 314 E 11th St | 2 bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| 811 E 14th St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| WAH1012 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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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 $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rock Island?
The cheapest apartment in Rock Island is Washington Square Apartments which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Rock Island costs $1,050.
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 135 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 $236 which is $814 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rock Island.
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