Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blackhawk Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $600 (11 Rentals)

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2546 30th St, Unit 1
$700
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 20

2546 30th St, Unit 1

2546 30th StRock Island, IL 61201
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830 14 1/2 St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

830 14 1/2 St

830 14 1/2 StRock Island, IL 61201
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2700 6th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 6th Ave

2700 6th AveRock Island, IL 61201

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820 19th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

820 19th St

820 19th StRock Island, IL 61201
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735 20th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

735 20th St

735 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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1314 20th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1314 20th St

1314 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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723 20th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

723 20th St

723 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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4618 12th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4618 12th St

4618 12th StRock Island, IL 61201

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Blackhawk, Rock Island, IL Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackhawk, IL

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Blackhawk area is the $0.57 price per square foot 407 11th Ave W Model at 407 11th Ave W, Unit Milan apartment in the in the Saukie neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Blackhawk apartment is the 2900 8 1/2 Ave Model at 2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Blackhawk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
407 11th Ave W, Unit Milan apartment407 11th Ave W2BR,1BA$0.57
2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 222900 8 1/2 Ave3BR,2BA$1.00
3403 15th Ave, Unit 13403 15th Ave2BR,1BA$1.06
123 6th St W, Unit 115123 6th St W2BR,1BA$1.33

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Blackhawk, Rock Island, IL

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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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