Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (29 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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Maple Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Ridge Apartments

3700 5th StRock Island, IL 61201
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Westwood Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Terrace

2200 1st Street AMoline, IL 61265
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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
Garfield School Senior Residences1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Mississippi Lofts1 Bedroom in Downtown Davenport1BR,1BA$899
Urbane 210Acela1BR,1BA$1,445
1601 5th Ave2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Rock Island, IL

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Rock Island area is the $1.71 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 1601 5th Ave in the in the Villa Park neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Central Rock Island apartment is the Remodeled 2 Bedroom in Downtown Davenport Model at Mississippi Lofts starting at $1,299 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park 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.
1601 5th Ave2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.71
Mississippi LoftsRemodeled 2 Bedroom in Downtown Davenport2BR,1BA$1.48
Garfield School Senior Residences1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
2500 25th St, Unit Apartment #122500 25th St2BR,1BA$1.06
Urbane 210Acela1BR,1BA$2.05
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

2.5
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

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 RIVERWALK LOFTS which is listed at $620, while the average apartment in Central Rock Island costs $1,060.

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 521 regular apartments in Central 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 Central Rock Island?

Cheap apartments in Central Rock Island have an average cost of $274 which is $786 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Rock Island.

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