
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Circle Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (62 Rentals)
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810 22nd St, Unit Upper

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2504 15th St, Unit 2

1534 15th St

1819 17th St

2824 8th Ave

605 41st St

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737 17th St, Unit 4

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701 31st St, Unit B

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1326 38th St

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229 Scott St

314 E 11th St

RIVERWALK LOFTS

848 15th St
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1012 Bridge Ave

611 N Perry St

1006-1012 Oneida Ave

Carriage Hill

730 Brown St

1316 14th St

Pershing Hill Lofts

Apartments on Main

Vue at 7th

LN924
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526 30th Ave

1701 2nd St

Union Arcade Building

The Roosevelt

Federal Point

Urbane 210

Halligan Coffee Company Lofts

Cruys Lofts

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508 16th Ave, Unit 508 Downstairs
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205-207-207 18th Ave

EN806

Bucktown Lofts

Mississippi Lofts

401 Brady St

The Penthouse Davenport

Wellington Apartments

The Davenport

Kahl Lofts

WAH1012
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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 | $1,001 | $550 | $1,315 |
| College Circle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,113 | $615 | $1,900 |
| College Circle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $650 | $2,300 |
| College Circle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $815 | $3,300 |
| College Circle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $967 | $930 | $1,005 |
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There are currently 62 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 2 Beds unit found at 314 E 11th St priced from $650. WAH1012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 314 E 11th St | 2 bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
| WAH1012 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| 730 Brown Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Pershing Hill Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
| Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
| Vue at 7th | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| LN924 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Apartments on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Circle, IL
As of September 13, 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 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 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 |
| 2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 | 2900 8 1/2 Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Bucktown Lofts | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| 730 Brown Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 737 17th St, Unit 4 | 737 17th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 508 16th Ave, Unit 508 Downstairs | 508 16th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 314 E 11th St | 2 bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| WAH1012 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 2504 15th St, Unit 2 | 2504 15th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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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 $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Circle?
The cheapest apartment in College Circle is WAH1012 which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in College Circle costs $1,050.
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 19 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 $200 which is $850 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Circle.
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