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Spencer Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spencer Towers

111 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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Coventry Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Coventry Apartments

1900 6th AveRock Island, IL 61201
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The Locks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Locks

100 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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707 N Brady St

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property at 2028 7th Ave

2028 7th Ave

MolineIL61265
property at 1020 18th Ave

1020 18th Ave

MolineIL61265

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411 E 8th St

DavenportIA52803
property at 1729 12th St

1729 12th St

MolineIL61265

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Rock Island, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rock Island, IL

Pricing Updated: 12/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rock Island, IL area range in price from $615 to $2,600 with an overall median price of $1,325. The three Rock Island neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Blackhawk at $615, Rock Riverfront at $615, and 45th Street at $625. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rock Island Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Blackhawk$1,005$6155
Rock Riverfront$1,005$6154
45th Street$1,150$62533
Saukie$1,155$61519
Greenbush$1,182$615104
Downtown Rock Island$1,185$615108
Southwest Rock Island$1,185$7001
Old Town Chicago$1,195$615107
College Circle$1,278$615100
Sunset Business Park$1,278$61597

Cheapest Available Rock Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rock Island, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Carriage Hill in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood priced from $625. 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 Rock Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carriage Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$625
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$650
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Harrison LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$732
Apartments on MainStudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Island, IL

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rock Island area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Pierce School Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Rock Island apartment is the 2bd/2ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pierce School Lofts2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
Davenport Bank Apartments2bd/2ba2BR,2BA$1.00
LeClaireThe Monroe2BR,1BA$1.02
Vue at 7th2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Democrat Lofts1x11BR,1BA$1.01
2504 15th St, Unit 42504 15th St2BR,1BA$0.91
Moline High School Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Carriage Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.88
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.08

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Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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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 $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rock Island?

The cheapest apartment in Rock Island is Carriage Hill which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Rock Island costs $1,325.

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 116 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 $310 which is $1,015 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rock Island.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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