Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (25 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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Wellington Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Apartments

1215 15th StMoline, IL 61265
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East Central Rock Island, Rock Island, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Central Rock Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central Rock Island area of Rock Island, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Cotton Mill Apartments priced from $700. Butterworth Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable East Central Rock Island apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:

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
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$760
1215 24th Street Place - River Oaks Apartm...1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central Rock Island, IL

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central Rock Island area is the $1.05 price per square foot 313 20th St Model at 313 20th St, Unit 201 in the in the McClellan Heights neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value East Central Rock Island apartment is the 1604 30th St Model at 1604 30th St, Unit 2 starting at $700 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central Rock Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
313 20th St, Unit 201313 20th St2BR,1BA$1.05
1604 30th St, Unit 21604 30th St1BR,1BA$0.72
1511 24th Ave, Unit 21511 24th Ave1BR,1BA$0.75
1013 17th Ave, Unit Lower1013 17th Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
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
1215 24th Street Place - River Oaks Apartm...1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.11
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$1.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Central Rock Island, Rock Island, IL

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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East Central Rock Island, Rock Island, IL

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

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 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 East Central Rock Island Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in East Central Rock Island is Cotton Mill Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in East Central Rock Island costs $1,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 7 regular apartments in East 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 East Central Rock Island?

Cheap apartments in East Central Rock Island have an average cost of $334 which is $866 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central Rock Island.

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