Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rio, IL from $300 (20 Rentals)
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Shire and Rivendell Apartments

PARKWAY ESTATES

Fox Pointe Apartments

Pine Ridge
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Beverly Manor Apartments

443 2nd Ave D

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1215 24th Street Place - River Oaks Apartments

Avenues at East Moline
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1527 8th Ave

607 NE 3rd Ave

1604 30th St

1022 Greenleaf St
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509 SE 4th St

1720 18th Ave
Rio, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rio?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rio Studio Apartments | $985 | $692 | $1,475 |
Rio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $961 | $650 | $1,810 |
Rio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,106 | $525 | $1,950 |
Rio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $880 | $1,765 |
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Cheapest Available Rio Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rio, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Mayfair Manor priced from $525. Shire and Rivendell Apartments in the Villa Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rio apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mayfair Manor | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $525 |
Shire and Rivendell Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
443 2nd Ave D | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Pine Ridge | s-mulber | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Beverly Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio, IL and Nearby
As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rio area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Haven at Parkway in the in the Rock Riverfront neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Rio apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Village Woods starting at $1,355 with a $1.20 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rio apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Haven at Parkway | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Village Woods | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
PARKWAY ESTATES | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
Moline Enterprise Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Beverly Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
1215 24th Street Place - River Oaks Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
443 2nd Ave D | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Rock Ridge Commons | A_RENO | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Shire and Rivendell Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Getting Around Rio, IL
Walk Score®
7 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
20 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rio Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rio?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rio is at Pine Ridge listed at $700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Apartment is $650 at Shire and Rivendell Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rio Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rio is starting from $525 at Mayfair Manor.
What is the most affordable Rio Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rio Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Timber Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,075.
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