
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Highland Park area of Rock Island.


1430 32nd St

2439 8th Ave

1819 17th St

2824 8th Ave

914 23rd St

2947 13th Ave
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2505-2515 15th St

2323-3030 31st Ave

The Locks

1326 38th St

229 Scott St
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RIVERWALK LOFTS

Apartments on Main

Westwood Terrace Senior Housing

208-210 13th Ave

Union Arcade Building

Urbane 210

1206 3rd St
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The Davenport

Kahl Lofts

Schricker Apartments

Andresen Flats

604 W 3rd St

1124 1/2 3rd St

1607 W 2nd St
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Highland Park, Rock Island, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Studio Apartments | $998 | $560 | $1,375 |
| Highland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,247 | $615 | $1,900 |
| Highland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $710 | $2,300 |
| Highland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,568 | $815 | $3,300 |
| Highland Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $967 | $930 | $1,005 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highland Park Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL.
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Cheapest Available Highland Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Park area of Rock Island, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RIVERWALK LOFTS priced from $650. Andresen Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Andresen Flats | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Apartments on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Union Arcade Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Cruys Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Halligan Coffee Company Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Bucktown Lofts | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $998 |
| 401 Brady St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, IL
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $1.37 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Bowstring Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 1bd/1ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowstring Lofts | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 | 2900 8 1/2 Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Bucktown Lofts | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Halligan Coffee Company Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 2002 W 4th St, Unit Main | 2002 W 4th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| The Penthouse Davenport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 2002 4th W St | 2002 4th W St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Andresen Flats | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highland Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland Park is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Park?
The cheapest apartment in Highland Park is RIVERWALK LOFTS which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Highland Park costs $1,362.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Park?
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 1 regular apartments in Highland Park 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 Highland Park?
Cheap apartments in Highland Park have an average cost of $122 which is $1,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Park.
Expert Rental Resources
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