
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Circle Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the College Circle area of Rock Island.


914 23rd St

3920 14th Ave

2543 17th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

2439 8th Ave

2905-2907 7th Ave

2131 21st Ave

2824 8th Ave

2947 13th Ave

713-14 1/2 14 1/2 St
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Marquee Apartments

4420 8th Ave

Spencer Towers

Coventry Apartments

801 5th St

1809 2nd Ave

2323-3030 31st Ave

The Locks

Maple Ridge Apartments

229 Scott St
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RIVERWALK LOFTS

535 18th Ave

411 E 8th St

Apartments on Main

903 18th Ave

Carriage Hill

428 7th St

728 18th Ave

349 10th St

Pershing Hill Lofts
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LN924

Total Monthly Price
906 Charlotte St, Unit 906, Unit 906

1835 15th St

929 Bridge

Urbane 210

Union Arcade Building

Total Monthly Price
1316 E 10th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

208-210 13th Ave

1119 16th Ave

Federal Point
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Halligan Coffee Company Lofts

Vue at 7th

EN806

Bucktown Lofts

Mississippi Lofts

401 Brady St

The Penthouse Davenport

Wellington Apartments

The Davenport

Kahl 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 | $941 | $540 | $1,375 |
| College Circle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,076 | $615 | $1,805 |
| College Circle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $710 | $2,850 |
| College Circle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $815 | $2,400 |
| College Circle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,011 | $930 | $1,100 |
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There are currently 60 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. Apartments on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. 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 |
| Apartments on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| 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 |
| Union Arcade Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Christie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Circle, IL
As of April 29, 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 |
| 906 Charlotte St, Unit 906 | 906 Charlotte St | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Vue at 7th | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Democrat Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Crescent Lofts | Market 1 bed 1.5 bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| 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 |
| 2543 17th St, Unit 1 | 2543 17th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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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 17 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 $362 which is $1,338 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Circle.
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