Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Rock Island, IL from $520 (16 Rentals)

229 Scott St

602 E 14th St

Pershing Hill Lofts

401 Brady St
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 | $976 | $520 | $1,900 |
Rock Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,006 | $625 | $1,825 |
Rock Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,159 | $715 | $2,140 |
Rock Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $825 | $2,400 |
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Getting Around Rock Island, IL
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 $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rock Island?
The cheapest apartment in Rock Island is Union Arcade Building which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Rock Island costs $1,350.
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 110 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 $186 which is $1,164 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rock Island.
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