Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Moline, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Moline, IL rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $975/month. Renters are paying $40 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged.

  • Moline, IL sits 48.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest. The city has a total of 52 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In Moline, IL, studio rents are $850/month, 1-bedrooms $825/month, 2-bedrooms $950/month, 3-bedrooms $1,395/month, and 4+ bedrooms $1,800/month. The studio median of $850/month shows the range across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Wheelock Veile in Moline, IL saw rents decline by 28.4% year over year to $895/month. This local drop contrasts with the city's modest overall rent increase, showing variation within neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Moline

$975/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Moline is $975 per month as of October 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Moline

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Moline rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Moline, IL

Average rent prices in Moline have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Moline, IL

Rent prices in Moline vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Moline is $895, whereas a house costs $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Moline run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.

Listings

Studio

$850

3%

18%

1 bedroom

$825

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$950

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,395

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,800

4%

35%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

35%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Moline, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Moline, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Moline and Bettendorf by all bedroom counts and property types.

Moline

Median rent price$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,199
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Moline, IL is 19% lower than the median rent in Bettendorf, IA.

Cost of living in Moline, IL

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services2% lower
Groceries3% lower
Health7% lower
Housing19% lower
Transportation5% higher
Utilities20% lower

Discover rentals in Moline, IL

903 18th Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Uptown Moline apartment for rent in Moline

903 18th Ave #3, Moline, IL 61265

2 beds

1 bath

$800

903 18th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Uptown Moline apartment for rent in Moline

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Timber Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

14h ago

8.8

Very good

Timber Ridge Apartments

2104 18th Ave, Moline, IL 61265

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$825–$925

Beverly Manor 1736 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Beverly Manor 1736

1736 9th Ave, Moline, IL 61265

2 beds

1 bath

$840

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Frequently asked questions for Moline, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Moline rental market.

How much is rent in Moline?

The average rent in Moline is $975 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Moline?

Average rent prices in Moline have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Moline rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Moline is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Moline?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Moline are Prospect Park ($975/mo), Willard Wharton ($975/mo), and Greater Homewood ($975/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Moline?

To comfortably afford rent in Moline, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Moline?

April offers the best rental deals in Moline, with prices running about 11% lower than December's peak rates. November and December also see less competition among renters.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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