
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Keystone Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (53 Rentals)
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2439 8th Ave

1819 17th St

2824 8th Ave

2947 13th Ave

914 23rd St

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3403 15th Ave, Unit 1

Spencer Towers

Coventry Apartments

2505-2515 15th St
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1809 2nd Ave

2323-3030 31st Ave

The Locks

229 Scott St

RIVERWALK LOFTS

Bridgeview Apartments

902 N Harrison St

1202 N Brady St

Apartments on Main

1202 Brady St
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1012 Bridge Ave

Carriage Hill

1105 Tremont Ave

1121 14th St

1811 13th Ave

Pershing Hill Lofts

EN806

Timber Ridge Apartments

LN924

Westwood Terrace Senior Housing
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208-210 13th Ave

Union Arcade Building

Vue at 7th

1418 12th Ave

1615 12th Ave

1715 17th St

1206 3rd St

Urbane 210

Wellington Apartments

Fejervary
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The Davenport

Kahl Lofts

Andresen Flats

Schricker Apartments

Valley View

604 W 3rd St

Butterworth Apartments

1124 1/2 3rd St

Moline High School Lofts

Christie Park Apartments
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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 | $934 | $560 | $1,375 |
| Keystone 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,103 | $650 | $1,900 |
| Keystone 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,325 | $770 | $3,250 |
| Keystone 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $895 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 53 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 Studio unit found at Bridgeview Apartments priced from $650. Andresen Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Keystone apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Andresen Flats | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 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 |
| EN806 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Valley View | 2bd/1ba | 2BR,1BA | $840 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Keystone, IL
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Keystone area is the $0.88 price per square foot 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Pierce School Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Keystone apartment is the 2900 8 1/2 Ave Model at 2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Hamilton Heights 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 | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 | 2900 8 1/2 Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Bucktown Lofts | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Halligan Coffee Company Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 3403 15th Ave, Unit 1 | 3403 15th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Valley View | 2bd/1ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Bridgeview Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.08 |
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Best Local Schools in Keystone, Rock Island, IL
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Rock Island. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
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 $840.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Keystone?
The cheapest apartment in Keystone is Bridgeview Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Keystone costs $1,700.
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 14 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 $277 which is $1,423 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Keystone.
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