
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Rock Island area of Rock Island.


1319 17th St

1615 26th St

4626 12th St
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1604 30th St

1720 18th Ave

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Shire and Rivendell Apartments

The Vue at 7th Apartments

Butterworth Apartments
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Central Rock Island, Rock Island, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Rock Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Rock Island Studio Apartments | $1,262 | $625 | $1,900 |
Central Rock Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $834 | $620 | $1,499 |
Central Rock Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $952 | $740 | $1,275 |
Central Rock Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,125 | $1,100 | $1,150 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL.
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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 Shire and Rivendell Apartments priced from $650. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Shire and Rivendell Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
The Vue at 7th Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Mississippi Lofts | 1 Bedroom in Downtown Davenport | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Haven at Parkway | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Rock Island, IL
As of May 16, 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 $1,100 with a $0.92 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Haven at Parkway | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 22 | 2900 8 1/2 Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
1604 30th St, Unit 2 | 1604 30th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.72 |
2500 25th St, Unit Apartment #8 | 2500 25th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Mississippi Lofts | Remodeled 1 bedroom in Downtown Davenport | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
The Vue at 7th Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
3529 12th Ave, Unit 2 | 3529 12th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Shire and Rivendell Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
5&15 Apartments | New 1Br near Downtown Moline | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Rock Island, Rock Island, IL
Ranked #17
Among neighborhoods in Rock Island, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Shire and Rivendell Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Central Rock Island costs $1,125.
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 2 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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