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


1430 32nd St

2439 8th Ave

2824 8th Ave

1819 17th St

914 23rd St

2947 13th Ave

Marquee Apartments

Spencer Towers

Coventry Apartments
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2505-2515 15th St

2323-3030 31st Ave

The Locks

1326 38th St

3110 24th St

229 Scott St

Harrison Lofts

RIVERWALK LOFTS

902 N Harrison St

602 E 14th St
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1202 N Brady St

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2111 W 6th St, Unit 2111

1012 Bridge Ave

Apartments on Main

1202 Brady St

1331 N Division St, Unit 1331 1/2- Upper

Carriage Hill

604 Fillmore St

2349 W 2nd St

Sherwood Forest Apartments
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1220 W 5th St

Pershing Hill Lofts

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1529 W 6th St, Unit 1527

2325 McKinley Ave

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919 LeClaire St, Unit 919 1/2

Union Arcade Building

Vue at 7th

Urbane 210

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720 E 14th St

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2344 W 3rd St, Unit 2344
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Federal Point

Halligan Coffee Company Lofts

Cruys Lofts

520 W 7th St

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2002 W 4th St, Unit Main

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2002 4th W St

Bucktown Lofts

Mississippi Lofts

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400 N Main St

The Penthouse Davenport
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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 | $954 | $560 | $1,375 |
| Old Town Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,114 | $615 | $1,900 |
| Old Town Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $700 | $3,100 |
| Old Town Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,586 | $815 | $3,300 |
| Old Town Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $967 | $930 | $1,005 |
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There are currently 72 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 RIVERWALK LOFTS 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 Old Town Chicago apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 |
| Christie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Chicago, IL
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town Chicago area is the $0.35 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 $900. The second greatest value Old Town Chicago 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 Old Town Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2344 W 3rd St, Unit 2344 | 2344 W 3rd St | 2BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| 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 | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 2111 W 6th St, Unit 2111 | 2111 W 6th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| Vue at 7th | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1529 W 6th St, Unit 1527 | 1529 W 6th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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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 $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Old Town Chicago is RIVERWALK LOFTS which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Old Town Chicago costs $1,525.
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 $292 which is $1,233 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town Chicago.
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