Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (44 Rentals)
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1534 15th St

2121 16th St, Unit 2121 South

2323-3030 31st Ave

2500 25th St, Unit Apartment #8
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2512 18th Ave, Unit Half

1409 8th St

2512 18th Ave

2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22

229 Scott St

535 18th Ave
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Shire and Rivendell Apartments

903 18th Ave

Federal Point

1020 18th Ave

1220 W 5th St

728 18th Ave

Pershing Hill Lofts

Union Arcade Building

Mississippi Lofts
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709 17th Ave

508 Brady St

Gordon-Van Tine Commons

Davenport Bank Apartments
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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 |
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Hilltop Studio Apartments | $1,047 | $550 | $1,900 |
Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,084 | $600 | $1,745 |
Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,185 | $725 | $2,140 |
Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $1,000 | $2,400 |
Hilltop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $1,395 | $1,395 |
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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 $620. Shire and Rivendell Apartments 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 |
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RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
Shire and Rivendell Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Butterworth Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
Union Arcade Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Mississippi Lofts | 1 Bedroom in Downtown Davenport | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Democrat Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, IL
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3 BR/ 2 BA Model at Bucktown Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the 1229 9th Ave Model at 1229 9th Ave, Unit 1231 starting at $1,500 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Saukie 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. |
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Bucktown Lofts | 3 BR/ 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
1229 9th Ave, Unit 1231 | 1229 9th Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
Democrat Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.62 |
Davenport Bank Apartments | 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 | 2900 8 1/2 Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
2512 18th Ave, Unit Half | 2512 18th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
2504 15th St, Unit 4 | 2504 15th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
2500 25th St, Unit Apartment #8 | 2500 25th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Shire and Rivendell Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHilltop, Rock Island, IL
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Rock Island, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 RIVERWALK LOFTS which is listed at $620, 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 7 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 $121 which is $1,579 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop.
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