Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (33 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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Fejervary
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fejervary

124 W 13th StDavenport, IA 52803
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The Brenton Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Brenton Lofts

1606 Brady StDavenport, IA 52803
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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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Downtown Rock Island, Rock Island, IL Local Guide

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 Carriage Hill priced from $625. Harrison Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $627. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rock Island apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carriage Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$625
Harrison LoftsStudio - 40%Studio,1BA$627
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Pershing Hill LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$818
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$824
Union Arcade BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rock Island, IL

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rock Island area is the $0.47 price per square foot 2210 W 4th St Model at 2210 W 4th St, Unit 2210 W 4th Street #1 in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Downtown Rock Island apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Pierce School Lofts starting at $1,325 with a $0.92 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2210 W 4th St, Unit 2210 W 4th Street #12210 W 4th St2BR,1BA$0.47
Pierce School Lofts2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
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
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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Rock Island, Rock Island, IL

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Rock Island Neighborhood in Rock Island, IL

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Rock Island?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Rock Island is Carriage Hill which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Downtown Rock Island costs $1,213.

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 13 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 $236 which is $977 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Rock Island.

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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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