Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (63 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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The Locks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Locks

100 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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1316 E 10th St
$695 - $725
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$695 - $725
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1316 E 10th St

1316 E 10th StDavenport, IA 52803
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$700 - $800

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1603 W 10th St

DavenportIA52804

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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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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 Century Woods Apartments priced from $615. RIVERWALK LOFTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rock Island apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Century Woods Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$615
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Apartments on MainStudioStudio,1BA$750
Carriage Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Pershing Hill LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$818
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$824
Harrison Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rock Island, IL

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rock Island area is the $0.65 price per square foot 915 W 14th St Model at 915 W 14th St, Unit 915 in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Downtown Rock Island apartment is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Pierce School Lofts starting at $1,100 with a $0.88 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.
915 W 14th St, Unit 915915 W 14th St3BR,1BA$0.65
Pierce School Lofts1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.88
2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 212900 8 1/2 Ave3BR,2BA$0.92
Davenport Bank Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.04
Halligan Coffee Company Lofts2x12BR,1BA$1.00
906 Charlotte St, Unit 906906 Charlotte St2BR,1BA$0.87
Vue at 7th2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.08
627 N Division St, Unit 627 Half627 N Division St2BR,1BA$1.06
Century Woods Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.82
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99

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Downtown Rock Island, Rock Island, IL

Ranked #4

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Rock Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Rock Island?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Rock Island is at Apartments on Main listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rock Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rock Island Apartment is $615 at Century Woods Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Rock Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Rock Island is starting from $710 at Century Woods Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Rock Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Rock Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Century Woods Apartments and starts from $815.

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