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2501 26th Ave Ct
$9502 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2501 26th Ave Ct

Rock Island, IL 61201
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Spencer Towers
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Spencer Towers

111 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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Coventry Apartments
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Coventry Apartments

1900 6th AveRock Island, IL 61201
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217 E 14th St
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217 E 14th St

Davenport, IA 52803
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Rock Island, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rock Island, IL

Pricing Updated: 02/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rock Island, IL area range in price from $500 to $2,500 with an overall median price of $1,367. The three Rock Island neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Southwest Rock Island at $700, Rock Riverfront at $700, and Blackhawk at $700. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rock Island Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Southwest Rock Island$825$700156
Rock Riverfront$1,087$700192
Blackhawk$1,150$700669
45th Street$1,350$6252405
Douglas Park$1,350$5003562
Downtown Rock Island$1,350$5004604
East Central Rock Island$1,350$6252435
Highland Park$1,350$6203328
Old Town Chicago$1,350$5004109
Sunset Business Park$1,350$5003895

Cheapest Available Rock Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rock Island, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Cotton Mill Apartments in the Rock Riverfront neighborhood priced from $700. Butterworth Apartments in the Villa Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rock Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Butterworth Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
LaFayette SquareThe Vega2BR,1BA$720
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$725
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Island, IL

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rock Island area is the $0.67 price per square foot 912 W Locust St Model at 912 W Locust St, Unit Upper in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Rock Island apartment is the 1bd/1ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rock Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
912 W Locust St, Unit Upper912 W Locust St3BR,2BA$0.67
Davenport Bank Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$0.75
2216 W 3rd St, Unit DOWNSTAIRS2216 W 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.71
Garfield School Senior Residences1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
311 W 3rd St, Unit 9311 W 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.94
2323-3030 31st AveTwo Bed/One Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
306 3rd St W, Unit 3306 3rd St W2BR,1BA$0.93
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
620 N Perry St, Unit 3620 N Perry StStudio ,1BA$1.00

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Getting Around Rock Island, IL

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rock Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rock Island?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rock Island is at Pershing Hill Lofts listed at $818.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rock Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rock Island Apartment is $700 at Cotton Mill Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rock Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rock Island is starting from $720 at LaFayette Square.

What is the most affordable Rock Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rock Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at RIVERWALK LOFTS and starts from $1,150.

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