
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Circle Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (65 Rentals)
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Century Woods Apartments

Total Monthly Price
2546 30th St, Unit 1

2439 8th Ave

1819 17th St

2824 8th Ave

2947 13th Ave

2530 7th Ave

914 23rd St

2004 46th St
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801 41st St

1203 7th Ave, Unit 3

Marquee Apartments

4420 8th Ave

3233 17th Ave

Spencer Towers

Coventry Apartments

2505-2515 15th St

1809 2nd Ave

2323-3030 31st Ave
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The Locks

Maple Ridge Apartments

RIVERWALK LOFTS

902 N Harrison St

Apartments on Main

1012 Bridge Ave

Carriage Hill

1105 Tremont Ave

1220 W 5th St

Pershing Hill Lofts
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LN924

Westwood Terrace Senior Housing

1418 12th Ave

208-210 13th Ave

Union Arcade Building

Vue at 7th

Total Monthly Price
919 LeClaire St

Urbane 210

Federal Point

Halligan Coffee Company Lofts
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Cruys Lofts

310 30th Avenue Ct, Unit 4

EN806

Bucktown Lofts

Mississippi Lofts

401 Brady St

The Penthouse Davenport

Total Monthly Price
400 N Main St

Gordon-Van Tine Commons

Bowstring Lofts
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College Circle, Rock Island, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Circle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Circle Studio Apartments | $951 | $550 | $1,375 |
| College Circle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,128 | $615 | $1,900 |
| College Circle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,325 | $710 | $3,250 |
| College Circle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $815 | $3,300 |
| College Circle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,028 | $930 | $1,150 |
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There are currently 65 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College Circle Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL.
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Cheapest Available College Circle Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Circle area of Rock Island, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Century Woods Apartments priced from $615. Andresen Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable College Circle apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
| Andresen Flats | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Apartments on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $770 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Pershing Hill Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
| Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
| LN924 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Christie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Circle, IL
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Circle area is the $1.04 price per square foot 1bd/1ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value College Circle apartment is the 2x1 Model at Halligan Coffee Company Lofts starting at $1,068 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Circle apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Halligan Coffee Company Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Crescent Lofts | Market 1 bed 1.5 bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| The Penthouse Davenport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Christie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Vue at 7th | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| LN924 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Circle, Rock Island, IL
Ranked #3
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in College Circle, Rock Island, IL
Longfellow Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Circle Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Circle?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Circle is under $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Circle?
The cheapest apartment in College Circle is Century Woods Apartments which is listed at $615, while the average apartment in College Circle costs $1,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Circle?
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 29 regular apartments in College Circle 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 College Circle?
Cheap apartments in College Circle have an average cost of $281 which is $1,419 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Circle.
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