
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (20 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the East Central Rock Island area of Rock Island.


1615 26th St

1319 17th St

2521 19th Ave

1720 18th Ave
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1020 18th Ave

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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 |
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East Central Rock Island Studio Apartments | $746 | $625 | $818 |
East Central Rock Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,026 | $650 | $1,499 |
East Central Rock Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,121 | $800 | $1,700 |
East Central Rock Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $1,075 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 20 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 Cotton Mill Apartments priced from $700. Butterworth Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable East Central Rock Island apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cotton Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Butterworth Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
1215 24th Street Place - River Oaks Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Pershing Hill Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central Rock Island, IL
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central Rock Island area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 BR/ 2 BA Model at Bucktown Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value East Central Rock Island apartment is the 2900 8 1/2 Ave Model at 2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Hamilton Heights 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. |
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Bucktown Lofts | 3 BR/ 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 | 2900 8 1/2 Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
313 20th St, Unit 201 | 313 20th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
425 15th St, Unit 2 | 425 15th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
1604 30th St, Unit 2 | 1604 30th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.72 |
1511 24th Ave, Unit 2 | 1511 24th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
2500 25th St, Unit Apartment #8 | 2500 25th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
1215 24th Street Place - River Oaks Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Central Rock Island, Rock Island, IL
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Rock Island, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the East Central Rock Island Neighborhood in Rock Island, IL
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Cotton Mill Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in East Central Rock Island costs $1,913.
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 4 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 $211 which is $1,702 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central Rock Island.
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