Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (27 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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The Locks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Locks

100 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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The Davenport
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Davenport

324 Main StDavenport, IA 52801
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Kahl Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kahl Lofts

326 W 3rd StDavenport, IA 52801
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Schricker Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Schricker Apartments

401 W 4th StDavenport, IA 52801
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LaFayette Square
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

LaFayette Square

625 W 4th StDavenport, IA 52801
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Westwood Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Terrace

2200 1st Street AMoline, IL 61265
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Democrat Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Democrat Lofts

411 Brady StDavenport, IA 52801

Hilltop, Rock Island, IL Local Guide

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 Shire and Rivendell Apartments priced from $650. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$650
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Pershing Hill LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$818
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$824
Union Arcade BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$875
Democrat Lofts1x11BR,1BA$900
Urbane 210Acadian w/Murphy BedStudio,1BA$975
Davenport Bank Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,000
401 Brady StStudioStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, IL

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Gordon-Van Tine Commons in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,778. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the 2bd/2ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments starting at $1,400 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gordon-Van Tine Commons3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.23
Davenport Bank Apartments2bd/2ba2BR,2BA$1.00
1810 3rd Ave, Unit 11810 3rd Ave2BR,1BA$0.95
Market Lofts in the Heart of Downtown Devenport1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.29
Democrat Lofts1x11BR,1BA$0.98
2504 15th St, Unit 42504 15th St2BR,1BA$0.93
Crescent LoftsMarket 1 bed 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$1.19
The Penthouse DavenportOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hilltop, Rock Island, IL

Ranked #3

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Hilltop Neighborhood in Rock Island, IL

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hilltop?

The cheapest apartment in Hilltop is Shire and Rivendell Apartments which is listed at $650, 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 10 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 $206 which is $1,494 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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