Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (39 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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2323-3030 31st Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2323-3030 31st Ave

2323-3030 31st 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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$750

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903 18th Ave

MolineIL61265

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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
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Century Woods Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$615
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Apartments on MainStudioStudio,1BA$750
Pershing Hill LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$818
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$824
LN9241BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Union Arcade BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$875
Christie Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Democrat Lofts1x11BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, IL

As of April 25, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Davenport Bank Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.04
Halligan Coffee Company Lofts2x12BR,1BA$1.00
Democrat Lofts1x11BR,1BA$1.09
Crescent LoftsMarket 1 bed 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$1.19
The Penthouse DavenportOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Century Woods Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.82
Christie Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.19
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
LN9241BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.27
2543 17th St, Unit 12543 17th St1BR,1BA$1.21

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hilltop, Rock Island, IL

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet 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 $900.

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 18 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 $392 which is $1,308 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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