Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
Rock Island, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rock Island
$900/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Rock Island is $900 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,045 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rock Island
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rock Island rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rock Island, IL
Average rent prices in Rock Island have increased by 1% 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
Rock Island, IL
Rent prices in Rock Island vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rock Island is $850, whereas a house costs $1,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Rock Island run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $812 |  4% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $900 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | 4% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | 15% | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackhawk | $1,199 | |
Broadway | $1,050 | |
Central Rock Island | $995 | |
College Circle | $1,125 | |
Douglas Park | $1,200 | |
Downtown Rock Island | $1,059 | |
Greenbush | $1,000 | |
Hilltop | $1,100 | |
Keystone | $900 | |
Old Town Chicago | $850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $850 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 25% | - | |
Houses | $1,295 | 16% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$812
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
21%
Central Rock Island
Average rent
$995
Downtown Rock Island
Average rent
$1,059
Greenbush
Average rent
$1,000
Blackhawk
Average rent
$1,199
Hilltop
Average rent
$1,100
Old Town Chicago
Average rent
$850
Douglas Park
Average rent
$1,200
College Circle
Average rent
$1,125
Broadway
Average rent
$1,050
Keystone
Average rent
$900
Apartments
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
16%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Rock Island, 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 Rock Island, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Rock Island and Bettendorf by all bedroom counts and property types.
Rock Island
54%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rock Island, IL is 25% lower than the median rent in Bettendorf, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,196
3%$1,020
38%$975
15%$940
3%$1,100
5%$895
27%$940
64%$825
8%$1,000
5%$1,175
67%$1,000
$1,125
8%Discover rentals in Rock Island, IL
5d+ ago
2824 8th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
8500 14th St W, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
914 23rd St, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
16h ago
2947 13th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Rock Island apartment for rent in Rock Island
305 18th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
Studio
0 baths
$1,775
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 2
5d+ ago
1800 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
Studio
-1 baths
$250–$1,750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1220 51st Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Hilltop apartment for rent in Rock Island
1103 25th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2930 5th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$600–$695
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Hilltop apartment for rent in Rock Island
1103 25th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1450 18th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
1–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$995
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1804 16th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1228 24th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2930 5th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$600–$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Central Rock Island house for rent in Rock Island
4320 18th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
2824 8th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1450 18th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
3 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2824 8th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1800 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
Studio
-1 baths
$840
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
8500 14th St W, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Rock Island, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Rock Island rental market.
How much is rent in Rock Island?
The average rent in Rock Island is $900 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rock Island?
Average rent prices in Rock Island have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Rock Island rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rock Island is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,045 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rock Island?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rock Island are Old Town Chicago ($850/mo), Keystone ($900/mo), and Central Rock Island ($995/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rock Island?
To comfortably afford rent in Rock Island, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rock Island?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Rock Island average around $740/month and two-bedrooms approximately $930/month. Two-bedrooms remained relatively stable year over year, while one-bedrooms saw a 3.0% increase.
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).