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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (46 Rentals)
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2121 16th St, Unit 2121 South
2121 16th StRock Island, IL 61201
1534 15th St
Rock IslandIL61201
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2500 25th St, Unit Apartment #8
2500 25th StRock Island, IL 61201
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1712 W 7th St
DavenportIA52802
229 Scott St
DavenportIA52801
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Carriage Hill Apartments
1203 E 11th StDavenport, IA 52803
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Harrison Lofts
1420 N Harrison StDavenport, IA 52803
602 E 14th St
DavenportIA52803
1012 Bridge Ave
DavenportIA52803
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2216 W 3rd St, Unit DOWNSTAIRS
2216 W 3rd StDavenport, IA 52802
611 N Perry St
DavenportIA52803
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621 Douglas Ct
DavenportIA52803
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1622 Washington StDavenport, IA 52804
1622 Washington St
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Federal Point
450 Leclaire StDavenport, IA 52801
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Pershing Hill Lofts
511 Pershing AveDavenport, IA 52803
1634 W 17th St
DavenportIA52804
413-415 E 9th St
DavenportIA52803
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Union Arcade Building
229 Brady StDavenport, IA 52801
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Mississippi Lofts
106 E 3rd StDavenport, IA 52801
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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 | $908 | $550 | $1,375 |
| Downtown Rock Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,061 | $625 | $1,745 |
| Downtown Rock Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,243 | $740 | $2,140 |
| Downtown Rock Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $825 | $2,400 |
| Downtown Rock Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $1,395 | $1,395 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 46 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 $620. Carriage Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. 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 | $620 |
| Carriage Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Harrison Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $757 |
| Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Union Arcade Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rock Island, IL
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rock Island area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1229 9th Ave Model at 1229 9th Ave, Unit 1231 in the in the Saukie neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Downtown Rock Island apartment is the 1x1 Model at Democrat Lofts starting at $900 with a $0.62 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1229 9th Ave, Unit 1231 | 1229 9th Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Democrat Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| Pierce School Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 | 2900 8 1/2 Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| 2512 18th Ave, Unit Half | 2512 18th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 2216 W 3rd St, Unit DOWNSTAIRS | 2216 W 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| 2504 15th St, Unit 4 | 2504 15th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Carriage Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Rock Island, Rock Island, IL
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Among neighborhoods in Rock Island, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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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
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- 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 RIVERWALK LOFTS which is listed at $620, while the average apartment in Downtown Rock Island costs $1,395.
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 9 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 $197 which is $1,198 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Rock Island.
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