
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Central Rock Island area of Rock Island.


2421-8 1/2 8 1/2 Ave

2439 8th Ave

2905-2907 7th Ave

929 4th Ave

1020 16th Ave

2947 13th Ave

2824 8th Ave

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718 18th St, Unit 718 1/2 18th street Rock Island, IL 61201, Unit 718 1/2 18th street Rock Island, IL 61201
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2004 46th St

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701 31st St, Unit A, Unit A

3401 Blackhawk Rd

Marquee Apartments

4420 8th Ave

Spencer Towers

Coventry Apartments

Cotton Mill Apartments

2323-3030 31st Ave
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1809 2nd Ave

2505 15th St

2043 33rd St

The Locks

Townhomes on Blackhawk Landing

535 18th Ave

903 18th Ave

428 7th St

728 18th Ave
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1835 15th St

1418 12th Ave

Moline High School Lofts

208-210 13th Ave

LeClaire

317 18th Ave

310 30th Avenue Ct, Unit 4, Unit 4

Wellington Apartments

Butterworth Apartments
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Westwood Terrace

310 30th Ave Ct

3045 4th St
East Central Rock Island, Rock Island, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Central Rock Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Rock Island Studio Apartments | $650 | $650 | $650 |
| East Central Rock Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,014 | $695 | $1,600 |
| East Central Rock Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,088 | $775 | $1,710 |
| East Central Rock Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $1,150 | $1,465 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Central Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL.
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Cheapest Available East Central Rock Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central Rock Island area of Rock Island, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Moline High School Lofts priced from $850. Moline Enterprise Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,062. Here are the most affordable East Central Rock Island apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moline High School Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Moline Enterprise Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,062 |
| LeClaire | The Sinatra | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| 5&15 Apartments | New 1Br near Downtown Moline | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Garfield School | 1901 Type 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,266 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central Rock Island, IL
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central Rock Island area is the $1.06 price per square foot The Sinatra Model at LeClaire in the in the Villa Park neighborhood starting from $1,090. The second greatest value East Central Rock Island apartment is the 1901 Type 2 Model at Garfield School starting at $1,266 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Villa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central Rock Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeClaire | The Sinatra | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Garfield School | 1901 Type 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Moline High School Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 701 31st St, Unit A | 701 31st St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 718 18th St, Unit 718 1/2 18th street Rock Island, IL 61201 | 718 18th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Moline Enterprise Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 5&15 Apartments | New 1Br near Downtown Moline | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 421 13th St, Unit 101 | 421 13th St | 2BR,2BA | $15.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Rock Island Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central Rock Island?
The cheapest apartment in East Central Rock Island is Moline High School Lofts which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in East Central Rock Island costs $1,169.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Central 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 5 regular apartments in East Central Rock Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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