
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Circle Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (25 Rentals)
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2824 8th Ave

713-14 1/2 14 1/2 St
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229 Scott St

Shire and Rivendell Apartments

RIVERWALK LOFTS
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707 N Brady St

1012 Bridge Ave

1726 9th St

432 W 3rd St

1020 18th Ave
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611 N Perry St

Butterworth Apartments
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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 |
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College Circle Studio Apartments | $1,047 | $565 | $1,900 |
College Circle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,067 | $625 | $1,825 |
College Circle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,272 | $770 | $2,140 |
College Circle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $850 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 25 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 Carriage Hill priced from $625. Shire and Rivendell Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable College Circle apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Shire and Rivendell Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Pershing Hill Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Circle, IL
As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Circle area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2bd/2ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value College Circle apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Vue at 7th starting at $950 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. |
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Davenport Bank Apartments | 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Vue at 7th | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Democrat Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
2629 24th St, Unit C | 2629 24th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
2504 15th St, Unit 4 | 2504 15th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Crescent Lofts | Market 1 bed 1.5 bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
1207 E 9th St, Unit Apt 1 | 1207 E 9th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Shire and Rivendell Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Circle, Rock Island, IL
Ranked #2
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in College Circle, Rock Island, IL
Longfellow Elementary School
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Getting Around the College Circle Neighborhood in Rock Island, IL
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Circle?
The cheapest apartment in College Circle is Carriage Hill which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in College Circle costs $1,447.
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 10 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 $180 which is $1,267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Circle.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
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Written by: Trey Huguley
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