
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Chicago Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (56 Rentals)
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Century Woods Apartments

2905-2907 7th Ave

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2546 30th St, Unit 1

821 22nd St, Unit 2

2439 8th Ave

2824 8th Ave

1819 17th St

2947 13th Ave

2530 7th Ave
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914 23rd St

Spencer Towers

Coventry Apartments

2323-3030 31st Ave

1809 2nd Ave

The Locks

432 W 3rd St

Harrison Lofts

1508 W 14th St, Unit 6

RIVERWALK LOFTS
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902 N Harrison St

1202 N Brady St

602 E 14th St

929 Bridge

1202 Brady St

Apartments on Main

1012 Bridge Ave

411 E 8th St

Carriage Hill

Sherwood Forest Apartments
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1105 Tremont Ave

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627 N Division St, Unit 627 Half

604 Fillmore St

Pershing Hill Lofts

308 S Lincoln Ave

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1529 W 6th St, Unit 1529

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1421 Grand Ave, Unit 1

Union Arcade Building

Vue at 7th

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915 W 14th St, Unit 915
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919 LeClaire St

Marycrest Senior Apartments

Fejervary

The Davenport

1428 Arlington Ave

Kahl Lofts

Andresen Flats

Schricker Apartments

604 W 3rd St

627 N Division St
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Old Town Chicago, Rock Island, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Chicago Studio Apartments | $913 | $550 | $1,375 |
| Old Town Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,078 | $615 | $1,900 |
| Old Town Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,284 | $710 | $3,250 |
| Old Town Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $815 | $3,300 |
| Old Town Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,028 | $930 | $1,150 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Town Chicago Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL.
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Cheapest Available Old Town Chicago Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town Chicago area of Rock Island, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Century Woods Apartments priced from $615. Andresen Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Old Town Chicago apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Chicago, IL
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town Chicago area is the $0.65 price per square foot 915 W 14th St Model at 915 W 14th St, Unit 915 in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Old Town Chicago 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 Old Town Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 915 W 14th St, Unit 915 | 915 W 14th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Halligan Coffee Company Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1421 Grand Ave, Unit 1 | 1421 Grand Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Crescent Lofts | Market 1 bed 1.5 bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| 627 N Division St, Unit 627 Half | 627 N Division St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| 1529 W 6th St, Unit 1529 | 1529 W 6th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Christie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Town Chicago, Rock Island, IL
Ranked #2
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Chicago Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Town Chicago?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Town Chicago is under $824.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Old Town Chicago is Century Woods Apartments which is listed at $615, while the average apartment in Old Town Chicago costs $1,592.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town Chicago?
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 11 regular apartments in Old Town Chicago 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 Old Town Chicago?
Cheap apartments in Old Town Chicago have an average cost of $309 which is $1,283 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town Chicago.
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