Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (39 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4420 8th Ave

Rock IslandIL61201
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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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2323-3030 31st Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2323-3030 31st Ave

2323-3030 31st AveRock Island, IL 61201
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The Locks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Locks

100 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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property at 535 18th Ave

$700 - $825

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 12

535 18th Ave

MolineIL61265
property at 903 18th Ave

$750

1 Bedroom Rentals

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903 18th Ave

MolineIL61265

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Wellington Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Apartments

1215 15th StMoline, IL 61265
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Westwood Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Terrace

2200 1st Street AMoline, IL 61265
Senior Living
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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moline High School Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Moline Enterprise Lofts1x11BR,1BA$1,062
LeClaireThe Sinatra2BR,1BA$1,090
5&15 ApartmentsNew 1Br near Downtown Moline1BR,1BA$1,199
Garfield School1901 Type 21BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LeClaireThe Sinatra2BR,1BA$1.06
Garfield School1901 Type 21BR,1BA$1.26
Moline High School Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
701 31st St, Unit A701 31st St2BR,1BA$1.27
718 18th St, Unit 718 1/2 18th street Rock Island, IL 61201718 18th St1BR,1BA$1.22
Moline Enterprise Lofts1x11BR,1BA$1.75
5&15 ApartmentsNew 1Br near Downtown Moline1BR,1BA$2.66
421 13th St, Unit 101421 13th St2BR,2BA$15.99

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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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