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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4420 8th Ave

Rock IslandIL61201
property at 302 30th Avenue Ct

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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302 30th Avenue Ct, Unit 2 Bed Townhouse

302 30th Avenue Ct
MolineIL61265

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property at 1229 Warren St

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1229 Warren St

DavenportIA52804

Rock Island, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rock Island, IL

Pricing Updated: 08/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Rock Island, IL area range in price from $615 to $3,300 with an overall median price of $1,034. The three Rock Island neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Central Rock Island at $785, Central Rock Island at $825, and 45th Street at $900. 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
West Central Rock Island$785$6158
Central Rock Island$825$61513
45th Street$900$65036
Blackhawk$900$6152
Rock Riverfront$907$6152
Downtown Rock Island$1,000$615118
Greenbush$1,002$615111
Old Town Chicago$1,006$615107
Saukie$1,031$61524
Broadway$1,045$615106

Cheapest Available Rock Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rock Island, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Washington Square Apartments in the Villa Park neighborhood priced from $625. Bridgeview Apartments in the Villa Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rock Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Square Apartments1x11BR,1BA$625
Bridgeview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
La Petite Academy1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
Andresen Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Island, IL

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rock Island area is the $0.34 price per square foot 2344 W 3rd St Model at 2344 W 3rd St, Unit 2344 in the in the Douglas Park neighborhood starting from $875. 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.
2344 W 3rd St, Unit 23442344 W 3rd St2BR,2BA$0.34
Pierce School Lofts2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
Davenport Bank Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.04
2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 222900 8 1/2 Ave3BR,2BA$1.00
Bucktown Lofts1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$0.84
LeClaireThe Fitzgerald2BR,1BA$1.02
Washington Square Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.78
2504 15th St, Unit 22504 15th St1BR,1BA$1.09
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Bridgeview ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Rock Island?

There are currently 268 Apartments for Rent in Rock Island, IL with pricing that ranges from $615 to $3,300. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rock Island ranging from $700 to $1,819.

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 $700 to $1,819 with an average monthly rent of $1,222.

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 $781 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $1,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,712 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $930.

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