
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hilltop area of Rock Island.


532 39th St

2530 7th Ave

1430 32nd St

2439 8th Ave

2824 8th Ave

1819 17th St

914 23rd St

2947 13th Ave

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701 31st St, Unit B
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Coventry Apartments

2505-2515 15th St

2323-3030 31st Ave

The Locks

1326 38th St

3110 24th St

Maple Ridge Apartments

621 7th Ave
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RIVERWALK LOFTS

912 State St, Unit 912

1121 14th St

Pershing Hill Lofts

EN806

Apartments on Main

LN924

Westwood Terrace Senior Housing

208-210 13th Ave

Union Arcade Building
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Urbane 210

1206 3rd St

Federal Point

Halligan Coffee Company Lofts

Cruys Lofts

Bucktown Lofts

Mississippi Lofts

The Penthouse Davenport

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400 N Main St

401 Brady St
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The Davenport

Kahl Lofts

Andresen Flats

Schricker Apartments

604 W 3rd St

Butterworth Apartments

1124 1/2 3rd St

Christie Park Apartments

Democrat Lofts

LaFayette Square
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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 | $1,008 | $818 | $1,375 |
| Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,136 | $615 | $1,900 |
| Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $695 | $2,300 |
| Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $815 | $3,300 |
| Hilltop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $967 | $930 | $1,005 |
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There are currently 50 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 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 Hilltop 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 |
| Pershing Hill Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
| Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
| Apartments on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| EN806 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Union Arcade Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Christie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Democrat Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Federal Point | Copenhagen 60% | Studio,1BA | $930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, IL
As of July 29, 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 2900 8 1/2 Ave Model at 2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Hamilton Heights 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 |
| 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 |
| Gordon-Van Tine Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Democrat Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Crescent Lofts | Market 1 bed 1.5 bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| The Penthouse Davenport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Christie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hilltop Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hilltop?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hilltop is at Pershing Hill Lofts listed at $818.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hilltop Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hilltop Apartment is $650 at RIVERWALK LOFTS.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hilltop Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hilltop is starting from $770 at RIVERWALK LOFTS.
What is the most affordable Hilltop Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hilltop Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Davenport Bank Apartments and starts from $1,700.
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