Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $700 (20 Rentals)

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property at 421 N Brady St

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421 N Brady St

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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 Century Woods Apartments priced from $615. Carriage Hill 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Century Woods Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$615
Carriage Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$625
Harrison LoftsStudio - 40%Studio,1BA$644
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Apartments on MainStudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rock Island, IL

As of January 22, 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 1 BR/ 1 BA Model at Bucktown Lofts starting at $998 with a $0.74 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.
Pierce School Lofts2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
Bucktown Lofts1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$0.74
Davenport Bank Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.04
1211 E 9th St, Unit 11211 E 9th St1BR,1BA$0.81
2629 24th St, Unit C2629 24th St2BR,1BA$0.91
1636 W 3rd St, Unit #16361636 W 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.00
1206 Bridge Ave, Unit 21206 Bridge Ave1BR,1BA$1.03
Century Woods Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.82
Carriage Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.88
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Rock Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Rock Island?

There are currently 214 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rock Island, IL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $2,400. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Rock Island ranging from $718 to $1,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Rock Island?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Rock Island ranges from $718 to $1,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,139.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Rock Island?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Rock Island range from $750 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $872 to $1,795. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $930.

Expert Rental Resources

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