Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
Rock Island, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rock Island
$872/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Rock Island is $872 per month as of September 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,027 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rock Island
24
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $825, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Rock Island run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $825 |  4% |  7% | |
1 bedroom | $775 | 2% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $900 | 13% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,455 | 7% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | 36% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackhawk | $1,049 | |
Central Rock Island | $975 | |
Downtown Rock Island | $1,162 | |
East Central Rock Island | $1,000 | |
Greenbush | $975 | |
Keystone | $992 | |
Longview | $1,215 | |
Saukie | $1,050 | |
Sunset Business Park | $985 | |
West Central Rock Island | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $825 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,195 | 25% | - | |
Houses | $1,400 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,455
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last year
36%
Central Rock Island
Average rent
$975
Downtown Rock Island
Average rent
$1,162
West Central Rock Island
Average rent
$1,100
Blackhawk
Average rent
$1,049
Saukie
Average rent
$1,050
Longview
Average rent
$1,215
Keystone
Average rent
$992
Greenbush
Average rent
$975
Sunset Business Park
Average rent
$985
East Central Rock Island
Average rent
$1,000
Apartments
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
5%
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
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rock Island, IL is 29% lower than the median rent in Bettendorf, IA.
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10%Discover rentals in Rock Island, IL
4d ago
8909 35th St W, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$745
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2824 8th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8500 14th St W, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
9020 13th St W, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$825
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 Jul 24
1d ago
1800 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
Studio
-1 baths
$250–$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Saukie apartment for rent in Rock Island
2 beds
2 baths
$1,685
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
4d ago
605 41st St, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
12th 4601/4605/4611/4613 - 12th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2920 24th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1450 18th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
Studio
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
8909 35th St W, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$745
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1534 15th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
3d ago
9020 13th St W, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Rock Island apartment for rent in Rock Island
2500 26th Avenue Ct #6, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
605 41st St, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2824 8th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1800 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
Studio
-1 baths
$840
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8500 14th St W, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
12th 4601/4605/4611/4613 - 12th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$600
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 $872 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rock Island?
Average rent prices in Rock Island have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,027 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rock Island?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rock Island are Central Rock Island ($975/mo), Greenbush ($975/mo), and Sunset Business Park ($985/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 $35,000/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?
June offers the lowest rents in Rock Island, running about 11.5% below February prices, which see the highest rents of the year. July tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand, while December shows the lowest competition.
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).