
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (72 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Rock Island area of Rock Island.


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810 22nd St, Unit Upper

1819 17th St

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2504 15th St, Unit 2

1534 15th 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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229 Scott St

602 E 14th St

Harrison Lofts

RIVERWALK LOFTS

314 E 11th St

1527-1527 N Harrison St
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1553 W 17th St

1202 N Brady St

1012 Bridge Ave

1006-1012 Oneida Ave

611 N Perry St

916 Bridge Ave

619 W 16th St, Unit #2

Carriage Hill

1411 Bridge Ave

730 Brown St
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Pershing Hill Lofts

1736 Davie St, Unit 0

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Westwood Terrace Senior Housing

Union Arcade Building

201-203 E Locust St

1701 2nd St

Vue at 7th

Urbane 210

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Federal Point

Halligan Coffee Company Lofts

Cruys Lofts

1718 Fillmore Ln

Bucktown Lofts

Mississippi Lofts

The Penthouse Davenport

401 Brady St

Marycrest Senior Apartments

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Downtown Rock Island, Rock Island, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Rock Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Rock Island Studio Apartments | $948 | $550 | $1,315 |
| Downtown Rock Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,098 | $615 | $1,900 |
| Downtown Rock Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,247 | $650 | $2,300 |
| Downtown Rock Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,568 | $781 | $3,300 |
| Downtown Rock Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $967 | $930 | $1,005 |
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There are currently 72 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Rock Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Rock Island area of Rock Island, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RIVERWALK LOFTS priced from $650. 314 E 11th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rock Island apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 314 E 11th St | 2 bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
| 811 E 14th St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| WAH1012 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| La Petite Academy | 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rock Island, IL
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rock Island area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Pierce School Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Downtown Rock Island 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 Downtown Rock Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce School Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 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 |
| 314 E 11th St | 2 bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| 811 E 14th St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| WAH1012 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Rock Island Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Rock Island?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Rock Island is under $824.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Rock Island?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Rock Island is RIVERWALK LOFTS which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Downtown Rock Island costs $1,045.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Rock Island?
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 11 regular apartments in Downtown Rock Island 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 Downtown Rock Island?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Rock Island have an average cost of $233 which is $812 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Rock Island.
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