Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rock Island, IL from $400 (72 Rentals)

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Spencer Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spencer Towers

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

Coventry Apartments

1900 6th AveRock Island, IL 61201
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The Locks
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Locks

100 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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Maple Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Ridge Apartments

3700 5th StRock Island, IL 61201
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Rock Island, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rock Island, IL

Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rock Island, IL area range in price from $583 to $2,875 with an overall median price of $1,553. The three Rock Island neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Southwest Rock Island at $700, West Central Rock Island at $625, and Central Rock Island at $625. 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$7001
West Central Rock Island$1,100$62526
Central Rock Island$1,125$62524
Blackhawk$1,275$7004
Rock Riverfront$1,275$7003
45th Street$1,399$62539
Old Town Chicago$1,624$58389
Douglas Park$1,700$59573
Downtown Rock Island$1,700$58390
Greenbush$1,700$58388

Cheapest Available Rock Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rock Island, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RIVERWALK LOFTS in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood priced from $620. Cotton Mill Apartments in the Rock Riverfront 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
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$620
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
LaFayette SquareThe Vega2BR,1BA$720
The Vue at 7th Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$725
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Island, IL

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rock Island area is the $0.62 price per square foot 1x1 Model at Democrat Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Rock Island apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Pierce School Lofts starting at $1,325 with a $0.92 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.
Democrat Lofts1x11BR,1BA$0.62
Pierce School Lofts2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
Davenport Bank Apartments2bd/2ba2BR,2BA$1.00
2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 222900 8 1/2 Ave3BR,2BA$0.92
2216 W 3rd St, Unit DOWNSTAIRS2216 W 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.76
1604 30th St, Unit 21604 30th St1BR,1BA$0.72
1511 24th Ave, Unit 21511 24th Ave1BR,1BA$0.75
306 3rd St W, Unit 3306 3rd St W2BR,1BA$0.90
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.95

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rock Island Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rock Island?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rock Island is under $725.

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

The cheapest apartment in Rock Island is RIVERWALK LOFTS which is listed at $620, while the average apartment in Rock Island costs $1,553.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 97 regular apartments in 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 Rock Island?

Cheap apartments in Rock Island have an average cost of $195 which is $1,358 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rock Island.

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