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

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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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707 N Brady St

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432 W 3rd St

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1020 18th Ave

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Wellington Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Apartments

1215 15th StMoline, IL 61265
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The Davenport
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Davenport

324 Main StDavenport, IA 52801
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Kahl Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kahl Lofts

326 W 3rd StDavenport, IA 52801
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Schricker Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Schricker Apartments

401 W 4th StDavenport, IA 52801
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LaFayette Square
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

LaFayette Square

625 W 4th StDavenport, IA 52801
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College Circle, Rock Island, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carriage Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$625
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$650
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Pershing Hill LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$818
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Davenport Bank Apartments2bd/2ba2BR,2BA$1.00
Vue at 7th2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Democrat Lofts1x11BR,1BA$0.98
2629 24th St, Unit C2629 24th St2BR,1BA$0.91
2504 15th St, Unit 42504 15th St2BR,1BA$0.93
Crescent LoftsMarket 1 bed 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$1.19
Carriage Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.88
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
1207 E 9th St, Unit Apt 11207 E 9th St1BR,1BA$1.11
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Circle, Rock Island, IL

Ranked #2

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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