
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Keystone Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (75 Rentals)
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821 22nd St, Unit 2

2439 8th Ave

2905-2907 7th Ave

2824 8th Ave

1819 17th St

2947 13th Ave

2530 7th Ave

914 23rd St

2004 46th St
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701 31st St, Unit A

801 41st St

Marquee Apartments

4420 8th Ave

Spencer Towers

Coventry Apartments

2323-3030 31st Ave

1809 2nd Ave

2043 33rd St

The Locks
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432 W 3rd St

RIVERWALK LOFTS

1202 N Brady St

929 Bridge

1202 Brady St

Apartments on Main

1012 Bridge Ave

411 E 8th St

Carriage Hill

1105 Tremont Ave
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728 18th Ave

Pershing Hill Lofts

LN924

Timber Ridge Apartments

Westwood Terrace

Moline High School Lofts

1811 13th Ave

1418 12th Ave

208-210 13th Ave

Union Arcade Building
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Vue at 7th

Urbane 210

Federal Point

Halligan Coffee Company Lofts

Cruys Lofts

1017 E 13th St

LeClaire

317 18th Ave

EN806

Bucktown Lofts
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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 | $950 | $625 | $1,375 |
| Keystone 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,076 | $700 | $1,900 |
| Keystone 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $750 | $3,250 |
| Keystone 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,822 | $1,150 | $3,300 |
| Keystone 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,150 | $1,150 | $1,150 |
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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 RIVERWALK LOFTS priced from $650. Apartments on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Keystone apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Apartments on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| 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 |
| Valley View | 2bd/1ba | 2BR,1BA | $840 |
| Moline High School Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Keystone, IL
As of June 01, 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 |
| Halligan Coffee Company Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Gordon-Van Tine Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Moline High School Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Valley View | 2bd/1ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Christie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Keystone Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Keystone?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Keystone is at Apartments on Main listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Keystone Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Keystone Apartment is $650 at RIVERWALK LOFTS.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Keystone Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Keystone is starting from $840 at Valley View.
What is the most affordable Keystone Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Keystone Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Moline High School Lofts and starts from $1,150.
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