
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Rock Island area of Rock Island.


2824 8th Ave

713-14 1/2 14 1/2 St
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229 Scott St

602 E 14th St

1806 Grand Ave

Harrison Lofts

RIVERWALK LOFTS
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707 N Brady St

1012 Bridge Ave

2210 W 4th St, Unit 2210 W 4th Street #1

432 W 3rd St

1402 W 9th St

611 N Perry St

1622 Washington St
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1320 Brown St

618 Douglas Ct
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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 |
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Downtown Rock Island Studio Apartments | $980 | $565 | $1,900 |
Downtown Rock Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,033 | $600 | $1,825 |
Downtown Rock Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $700 | $2,140 |
Downtown Rock Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $850 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 33 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Harrison Lofts | Studio - 40% | Studio,1BA | $627 |
RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Pershing Hill Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
Union Arcade Building | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2210 W 4th St, Unit 2210 W 4th Street #1 | 2210 W 4th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.47 |
Pierce School Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Davenport Bank Apartments | 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Vue at 7th | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Democrat Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
2629 24th St, Unit C | 2629 24th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
2504 15th St, Unit 4 | 2504 15th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
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 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Rock Island, Rock Island, IL
Ranked #5
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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