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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. Pine Ridge in the Villa Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rio apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mayfair Manor2x12BR,1BA$525
Pine Ridges-mulberStudio,1BA$695
443 2nd Ave D1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$700
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio, IL and Nearby

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rio area is the $0.81 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at PARKWAY ESTATES in the starting from $880. The second greatest value Rio apartment is the The Sinatra Model at LeClaire starting at $975 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Villa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
PARKWAY ESTATES3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.81
LeClaireThe Sinatra2BR,1BA$0.94
Rock River Townhomes2 Bedroom-60%2BR,1BA$1.30
Old Orchard Estates2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Moline Enterprise Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
1215 24th Street Place - River Oaks Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.11
Shire and Rivendell Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Timber Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
443 2nd Ave D1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rio

What type of rentals are currently available in Rio?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Rio, IL with pricing that ranges from $525 to $1,950. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rio ranging from $550 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rio?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rio ranges from $550 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,291.

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