Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (32 Rentals)

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4420 8th Ave

Rock IslandIL61201
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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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2323-3030 31st Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2323-3030 31st Ave

2323-3030 31st 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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Maple Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Ridge Apartments

3700 5th StRock Island, IL 61201
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Westwood Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Terrace

2200 1st Street AMoline, IL 61265
Senior Living
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Cheapest Available Central Rock Island Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Century Woods Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$615

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Rock Island, IL

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Rock Island area is the $0.82 price per square foot 1 BR 1 Bath Model at Century Woods Apartments in the in the Saukie neighborhood starting from $615. The second greatest value Central Rock Island apartment is the 701 31st St Model at 701 31st St, Unit A starting at $950 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Rock Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Century Woods Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.82
701 31st St, Unit A701 31st St2BR,1BA$1.27
718 18th St, Unit 718 1/2 18th street Rock Island, IL 61201718 18th St1BR,1BA$1.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Rock Island Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Rock Island is Century Woods Apartments which is listed at $615, while the average apartment in Central Rock Island costs $967.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 4 regular apartments in Central Rock Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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