Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (18 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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Central Rock Island, Rock Island, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Rock Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the 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 Central Rock Island apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$620
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Butterworth Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
The Vue at 7th Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Garfield School Senior Residences1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Rock Island, IL

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Rock Island 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 Central Rock Island apartment is the 2900 8 1/2 Ave Model at 2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Rock Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Haven at Parkway2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.03
2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 222900 8 1/2 Ave3BR,2BA$1.00
313 20th St, Unit 201313 20th St2BR,1BA$1.05
1604 30th St, Unit 21604 30th St1BR,1BA$0.72
Garfield School Senior Residences1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
2629 24th St, Unit D2629 24th St2BR,1BA$0.91
2500 25th St, Unit Apartment #122500 25th St2BR,1BA$1.06
The Vue at 7th Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Rock Island, Rock Island, IL

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Rock Island Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Rock Island is RIVERWALK LOFTS which is listed at $620, while the average apartment in Central Rock Island costs $1,075.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 6 regular apartments in Central Rock Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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