Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (11 Rentals)

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Spencer Towers

111 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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Coventry Apartments

1900 6th AveRock Island, IL 61201
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Cheapest Available West Central Rock Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Central Rock Island area of Rock Island, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RIVERWALK LOFTS priced from $620. Cotton Mill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable West Central Rock Island apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$620
Cotton Mill Apartments1x11BR,1BA$700
Mississippi Lofts1 Bedroom in Downtown Davenport1BR,1BA$899
Vue at 7thVue at 7th - 1b1BR,1BA$900
Haven at ParkwayHaven - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central Rock Island, IL

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Central Rock Island area is the $1.08 price per square foot Haven - 2 Bed - Upgraded Model at Haven at Parkway in the in the Rock Riverfront neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value West Central Rock Island apartment is the 2900 8 1/2 Ave Model at 2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Central Rock Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Haven at ParkwayHaven - 2 Bed - Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.08
2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 222900 8 1/2 Ave3BR,2BA$0.83
2512 18th Ave, Unit Half2512 18th Ave2BR,1BA$0.91
2504 15th St, Unit 42504 15th St2BR,1BA$0.95
2500 25th St, Unit Apartment #82500 25th St2BR,1BA$1.06
Mississippi LoftsRemodeled 1 bedroom in Downtown Davenport1BR,1BA$1.47
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Vue at 7thVue at 7th - 1b1BR,1BA$1.29
2123 16th St, Unit Studio 12123 16th StStudio ,1BA$0.89
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Central Rock Island, Rock Island, IL

Ranked #17

Among neighborhoods in Rock Island, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around the West Central Rock Island Neighborhood in Rock Island, IL

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Central Rock Island Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Central Rock Island?

The cheapest apartment in West Central Rock Island is RIVERWALK LOFTS which is listed at $620, while the average apartment in West Central Rock Island costs $1,262.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Central Rock Island?

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 4 regular apartments in West Central Rock Island 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 West Central Rock Island?

Cheap apartments in West Central Rock Island have an average cost of $298 which is $964 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Central Rock Island.

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