
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Keystone Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (72 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Keystone area of Rock Island.


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2504 15th St, Unit 2

1534 15th St

1819 17th St

2824 8th Ave

1608 2nd Ave

605 41st St

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737 17th St, Unit 4

Marquee Apartments

824 19th St
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Spencer Towers

Coventry Apartments

2323-3030 31st Ave

The Locks

1326 38th St

3110 24th St

Washington Square Apartments

Bridgeview Apartments

RIVERWALK LOFTS

1726 9th St
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1202 N Brady St

1012 Bridge Ave

916 Bridge Ave

1006-1012 Oneida Ave

1546 12th Ave

Carriage Hill

Moline Enterprise Lofts

Pershing Hill Lofts

LN924

Timber Ridge Apartments
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Apartments on Main

Westwood Terrace Senior Housing

526 30th Ave

1811 13th Ave

1701 2nd St

Union Arcade Building

208-210 13th Ave

Vue at 7th

Urbane 210

1206 3rd St
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The Roosevelt

Federal Point

Halligan Coffee Company Lofts

Cruys Lofts

1135 11th Ave

LeClaire

EN806

Bucktown Lofts

Mississippi Lofts

The Penthouse Davenport
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Keystone, Rock Island, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Keystone?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Studio Apartments | $976 | $725 | $1,315 |
| Keystone 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,085 | $650 | $1,900 |
| Keystone 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $700 | $2,300 |
| Keystone 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $1,093 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 72 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Keystone Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL.
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Cheapest Available Keystone Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Keystone area of Rock Island, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Washington Square Apartments priced from $625. Bridgeview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Keystone apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Square Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Bridgeview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Andresen Flats | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Moline Enterprise Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $814 |
| Pershing Hill Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
| Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| LN924 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Keystone, IL
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Keystone area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Pierce School Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Keystone apartment is the 1bd/1ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Keystone apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce School Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 | 2900 8 1/2 Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Bucktown Lofts | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| LeClaire | The Fitzgerald | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Washington Square Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| Valley View | 2bd/1ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 2504 15th St, Unit 2 | 2504 15th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Bridgeview Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.08 |
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Best Local Schools in Keystone, Rock Island, IL
Longfellow Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Keystone Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Keystone?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Keystone is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Keystone?
The cheapest apartment in Keystone is Washington Square Apartments which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Keystone costs $1,057.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Keystone?
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 29 regular apartments in Keystone 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 Keystone?
Cheap apartments in Keystone have an average cost of $226 which is $831 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Keystone.
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