
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (34 Rentals)
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Century Woods Apartments

Total Monthly Price
2546 30th St, Unit 1

2905-2907 7th Ave

821 22nd St

2439 8th Ave

2824 8th Ave

1819 17th St
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2947 13th Ave

2530 7th Ave

914 23rd St

2004 46th St

Spencer Towers

Coventry Apartments

801 5th St

1809 2nd Ave
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2323-3030 31st Ave

The Locks

432 W 3rd St

RIVERWALK LOFTS

Apartments on Main

Pershing Hill Lofts

Rivendell Apartments

Westwood Terrace Senior Housing
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Union Arcade Building

208-210 13th Ave

The Davenport

Kahl Lofts

Andresen Flats

Schricker Apartments

604 W 3rd St

Butterworth Apartments
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Christie Park Apartments

Democrat Lofts
Hilltop, Rock Island, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hilltop?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Studio Apartments | $934 | $550 | $1,375 |
| Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,127 | $615 | $1,900 |
| Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $710 | $2,300 |
| Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $815 | $3,300 |
| Hilltop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,028 | $930 | $1,150 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hilltop Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL.
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Cheapest Available Hilltop Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hilltop 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 Hilltop 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 |
| Andresen Flats | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Apartments on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Pershing Hill Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
| Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
| Rivendell Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Union Arcade Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Christie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, IL
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $1.04 price per square foot 1bd/1ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the 2x1 Model at Halligan Coffee Company Lofts starting at $1,068 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Halligan Coffee Company Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Market Lofts in the Heart of Downtown Devenport | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Crescent Lofts | Market 1 bed 1.5 bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| The Penthouse Davenport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Shire Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Christie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Rivendell Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHilltop, Rock Island, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hilltop Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hilltop?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hilltop is under $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hilltop?
The cheapest apartment in Hilltop is Century Woods Apartments which is listed at $615, while the average apartment in Hilltop costs $1,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hilltop?
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 14 regular apartments in Hilltop 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 Hilltop?
Cheap apartments in Hilltop have an average cost of $327 which is $1,373 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop.
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