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property at 416 S Hancock Ave

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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416 S Hancock Ave

DavenportIA52802

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property at 1417 43rd St

$925

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1417 43rd St

Rock IslandIL61201

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Rock Island, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rock Island, IL

Pricing Updated: 02/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Rock Island, IL area range in price from $595 to $2,400 with an overall median price of $1,159. The three Rock Island neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Blackhawk at $615, Rock Riverfront at $615, and Saukie at $615. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rock Island Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Blackhawk$967$61511
Rock Riverfront$967$61511
Saukie$982$61530
Central Rock Island$1,005$61522
West Central Rock Island$1,005$61515
45th Street$1,075$65041
Broadway$1,195$615119
College Circle$1,195$615122
Downtown Rock Island$1,195$595137
Greenbush$1,195$595135

Cheapest Available Rock Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rock Island, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Century Woods Apartments in the Saukie neighborhood priced from $615. RIVERWALK LOFTS in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rock Island apartments for rent:

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
Urbane 210Acadian w/BalconyStudio,1BA$795
Carriage Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Pershing Hill LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$818

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Island, IL

As of February 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rock Island area is the $0.67 price per square foot 912 W Locust St Model at 912 W Locust St, Unit Upper in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Rock Island apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Pierce School Lofts starting at $1,325 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rock Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
912 W Locust St, Unit Upper912 W Locust St3BR,2BA$0.67
Pierce School Lofts2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
Moline Enterprise Lofts2x12BR,1BA$0.94
1146 14th Ave, Unit Upper1146 14th Ave2BR,1BA$0.85
2111 W 6th St, Unit 21112111 W 6th St2BR,1BA$0.70
906 Charlotte St, Unit 906906 Charlotte St2BR,1BA$0.95
1211 E 9th St, Unit 11211 E 9th St1BR,1BA$0.81
1636 W 3rd St, Unit #16361636 W 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.00
Century Woods Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.82
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Rock Island?

There are currently 287 Apartments for Rent in Rock Island, IL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $2,400. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rock Island ranging from $725 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rock Island?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rock Island ranges from $725 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,195.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rock Island?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rock Island range from $815 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $828 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $930.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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