Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (21 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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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Apartments

1215 15th StMoline, IL 61265
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East Central Rock Island, Rock Island, IL Local Guide

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. Garfield School has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable East Central Rock Island apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moline High School Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Garfield School1901 Type 11BR,1BA$875
Moline Enterprise Lofts1x11BR,1BA$922
Marquee Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
1601 5th Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central Rock Island, IL

As of February 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central Rock Island area is the $0.85 price per square foot 1146 14th Ave Model at 1146 14th Ave, Unit Upper in the in the Villa Park neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value East Central Rock Island apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at 1601 5th Ave starting at $1,399 with a $1.71 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1146 14th Ave, Unit Upper1146 14th Ave2BR,1BA$0.85
1601 5th Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.71
Moline High School Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
701 31st St, Unit A701 31st St2BR,1BA$1.33
Garfield School1901 Type 11BR,1BA$1.35
Moline Enterprise Lofts1x11BR,1BA$1.52
Marquee Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.66
1808 3rd Ave, Unit 1031808 3rd AveStudio ,1BA$1.26

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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 $1,200.

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 8 regular apartments in East Central 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 East Central Rock Island?

Cheap apartments in East Central Rock Island have an average cost of $244 which is $956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central Rock Island.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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