
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (46 Rentals)
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810 22nd St, Unit Upper

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2504 15th St, Unit 2

1534 15th St

1430 32nd St

605 41st St

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737 17th St, Unit 4

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701 31st St, Unit B

1706 2nd Ave, Unit 3
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2323-3030 31st Ave

The Locks

1326 38th St

Maple Ridge Apartments

229 Scott St

RIVERWALK LOFTS
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Pershing Hill Lofts

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LN924

Westwood Terrace Senior Housing

Union Arcade Building

Federal Point

Urbane 210

Halligan Coffee Company Lofts

Cruys Lofts
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508 16th Ave, Unit 508 Downstairs

205-207-207 18th Ave

EN806

Bucktown Lofts

Mississippi Lofts

The Penthouse Davenport

401 Brady St

The Davenport

Kahl Lofts
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Andresen Flats

Schricker Apartments

608 W 3rd St

Butterworth Apartments

Christie Park Apartments

Democrat Lofts

1122 16th Ave

LaFayette Square

421 N Brady St
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3207 4th St
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 | $996 | $550 | $1,315 |
| Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,133 | $615 | $1,900 |
| Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $710 | $2,300 |
| Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $815 | $3,300 |
| Hilltop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $967 | $930 | $1,005 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 46 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 2 Beds unit found at Crescent Lofts priced from $752. Pershing Hill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $818. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Lofts | Seig Iron - Baxter | 2BR, 1BA | $752 |
| Pershing Hill Lofts | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $818 |
| LN924 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $825 |
| Apartments on Main | Studio | Studio, 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 September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2900 8 1/2 Ave Model at 2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the 1bd/1ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot. 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. |
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| 2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 | 2900 8 1/2 Ave | 3BR, 2BA | $1.00 |
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR, 1BA | $1.04 |
| Bucktown Lofts | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR, 1BA | $0.84 |
| Halligan Coffee Company Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR, 1BA | $0.93 |
| 737 17th St, Unit 4 | 737 17th St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| 508 16th Ave, Unit 508 Downstairs | 508 16th Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $1.06 |
| The Penthouse Davenport | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.25 |
| 2504 15th St, Unit 2 | 2504 15th St | 1BR, 1BA | $1.09 |
| 810 22nd St, Unit Upper | 810 22nd St | 1BR, 1BA | $1.04 |
| LN924 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.27 |
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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 LN924 which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Hilltop costs $1,100.
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 27 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 $371 which is $729 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop.
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