Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (20 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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Wellington Apartments
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 Beverly Manor Apartments priced from $700. Cotton Mill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable East Central Rock Island apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beverly Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Cotton Mill Apartments1x11BR,1BA$700
Butterworth Apartments1x11BR,1BA$750
LeClaireThe Gable1BR,1BA$925

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

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central Rock Island area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2900 8 1/2 Ave Model at 2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 in the in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value East Central Rock Island apartment is the 2512 18th Ave Model at 2512 18th Ave, Unit Half starting at $1,000 with a $0.91 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 222900 8 1/2 Ave3BR,2BA$0.83
2512 18th Ave, Unit Half2512 18th Ave2BR,1BA$0.91
2504 15th St, Unit 42504 15th St2BR,1BA$0.95
2500 25th St, Unit Apartment #82500 25th St2BR,1BA$1.06
LeClaireThe Gable1BR,1BA$1.19
Beverly Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Cotton Mill Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Central Rock Island, Rock Island, IL

Ranked #14

Among neighborhoods in Rock Island, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Rock Island Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central Rock Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central Rock Island Apartment is $700 at Beverly Manor Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Central Rock Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Central Rock Island is starting from $850 at Beverly Manor Apartments.

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