
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Rock Island, IL from $400 (45 Rentals)
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525 30th St, Unit Penthouse

2323-3030 31st Ave

2828-5 1/2 5 1/2 Ave

2500 25th St, Unit Apartment #12

1819 17th St

1030 21st St

1222 19th St

1706 2nd Ave

910 33rd Ave

2900 8 1/2 Ave, Unit 21

Shire and Rivendell Apartments

1121 14th St

Crescent Lofts

Federal Point

1020 18th Avenue A

208-210 13th Ave

Pershing Hill Lofts

508 Brady St

Union Arcade Building

Mississippi Lofts

Davenport Bank Apartments

514 Brady St

Gordon-Van Tine Commons

715 11th Street A

Bowstring Lofts
Hilltop, Rock Island, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hilltop?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hilltop Studio Apartments | $969 | $625 | $1,475 |
Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,131 | $620 | $1,890 |
Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $720 | $2,590 |
Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $850 | $2,500 |
Hilltop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
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Cheapest Available Hilltop Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hilltop area of Rock Island, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RIVERWALK LOFTS priced from $620. Butterworth Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in Rock Island, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
Butterworth Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
LaFayette Square | The Vega | 2BR,1BA | $720 |
Shire and Rivendell Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
Pershing Hill Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
Union Arcade Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Christie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, IL
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $0.75 price per square foot 1bd/1ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath 1 car Garage Back View Model at Washington Square Apartments starting at $1,475 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
Washington Square Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath 1 car Garage Back View | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
LaFayette Square | The Fairlane | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
1013 17th Ave, Unit Lower | 1013 17th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Democrat Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
2500 25th St, Unit Apartment #12 | 2500 25th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Christie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Shire and Rivendell Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHilltop, Rock Island, IL
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Rock Island, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Hilltop, Rock Island, IL
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Getting Around the Hilltop Neighborhood in Rock Island, IL
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 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 Hilltop Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hilltop?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hilltop is under $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hilltop?
The cheapest apartment in Hilltop is RIVERWALK LOFTS which is listed at $620, while the average apartment in Hilltop costs $1,601.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hilltop?
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 715 regular apartments in Hilltop 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 Hilltop?
Cheap apartments in Hilltop have an average cost of $406 which is $1,195 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop.
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