
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Highland Park area of Rock Island.


914 23rd St

3920 14th Ave

1430 32nd St

2543 17th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

2439 8th Ave

2905-2907 7th Ave

2131 21st Ave

2947 13th Ave
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2824 8th Ave

713-14 1/2 14 1/2 St

Marquee Apartments

4420 8th Ave

Spencer Towers

Coventry Apartments

801 5th St

2323-3030 31st Ave

The Locks
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1809 2nd Ave

Maple Ridge Apartments

229 Scott St

RIVERWALK LOFTS

Apartments on Main

Urbane 210

Union Arcade Building

208-210 13th Ave

Halligan Coffee Company Lofts
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Mississippi Lofts

The Penthouse Davenport

401 Brady St

The Davenport

Kahl Lofts

Schricker Apartments

LaFayette Square

604 W 3rd St
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Westwood Terrace

3045 4th St
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 | $952 | $540 | $1,375 |
| Highland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,145 | $615 | $1,805 |
| Highland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,392 | $710 | $2,140 |
| Highland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $815 | $2,400 |
| Highland Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,011 | $930 | $1,100 |
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There are currently 38 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 Century Woods Apartments priced from $615. RIVERWALK LOFTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Apartments on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Union Arcade Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| The Penthouse Davenport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 401 Brady St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Halligan Coffee Company Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,068 |
| Bowstring Lofts | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| 400 River | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, IL
As of April 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 |
| Halligan Coffee Company Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Renwick Building | 2 BR/ BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| The Penthouse Davenport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 401 Brady St | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Apartments on Main | 128 West 3rd Street | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 2543 17th St, Unit 1 | 2543 17th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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 $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Park?
The cheapest apartment in Highland Park is Century Woods Apartments which is listed at $615, while the average apartment in Highland Park costs $1,525.
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 5 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 $340 which is $1,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Park.
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