
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Circle Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the College Circle area of Rock Island.


2723 6th Ave

903 44th St

2629 24th St, Unit C

2824 8th Ave

Spencer Towers

Coventry Apartments
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229 Scott St

Shire and Rivendell Apartments

RIVERWALK LOFTS

707 N Brady St

1012 Bridge Ave

1726 9th St

1207 E 9th St, Unit Apt 1
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916 12th Ave

2334 4th St

432 W 3rd St

1729 12th St

1211 E 9th St, Unit 1

Apartments on Main

611 N Perry St
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411 E 8th St

Butterworth Apartments

407 17th Ave

349 10th St

Wellington Apartments

Carriage Hill

The Davenport
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Kahl Lofts

Schricker Apartments

LaFayette Square
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 | $998 | $750 | $1,900 |
| College Circle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,057 | $615 | $1,745 |
| College Circle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,231 | $700 | $2,290 |
| College Circle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $750 | $2,400 |
| College Circle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $967 | $930 | $1,005 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 31 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. Carriage Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. 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 |
| 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 |
| Apartments on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| 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 January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Circle area is the $0.74 price per square foot 1 BR/ 1 BA Model at Bucktown Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $998. The second greatest value College Circle apartment is the 1bd/1ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucktown Lofts | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 1211 E 9th St, Unit 1 | 1211 E 9th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| 2629 24th St, Unit C | 2629 24th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Crescent Lofts | Market 1 bed 1.5 bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| 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 |
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 $824.
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 $1,446.
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 $391 which is $1,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Circle.
Expert Rental Resources
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