Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Rock Island Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (24 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 Beverly Manor Apartments priced from $700. Cotton Mill 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
Beverly Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$760
1215 24th Street Place - River Oaks Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775

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

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central Rock Island area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 BR/ 2 BA Model at Bucktown Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value East 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 East Central Rock Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bucktown Lofts3 BR/ 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.17
2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 222900 8 1/2 Ave3BR,2BA$0.92
1604 30th St, Unit 21604 30th St1BR,1BA$0.72
1511 24th Ave, Unit 21511 24th Ave1BR,1BA$0.75
2500 25th St, Unit Apartment #82500 25th St2BR,1BA$1.06
425 15th St, Unit 4425 15th St1BR,1BA$1.00
Beverly Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
1215 24th Street Place - River Oaks Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.11
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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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Rock Island Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Central Rock Island?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Central Rock Island is under $775.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Central Rock Island is Beverly Manor Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in East Central Rock Island costs $1,556.

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 4 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 $196 which is $1,360 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central Rock Island.

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