Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Rock Island, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rock Island
$845/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Rock Island is $845 per month as of October 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,055 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rock Island
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 $800, whereas a house costs $1,347. 1-bedroom apartments in Rock Island run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $860.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $840 | 2% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $762 | 9% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $897 | 7% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 3% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $1,900 | 9% | 47% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackhawk | $1,150 | |
Central Rock Island | $837 | |
Douglas Park | $1,050 | |
Downtown Rock Island | $1,299 | |
Greenbush | $850 | |
Keystone | $975 | |
Old Town Chicago | $1,100 | |
Rock Riverfront | $875 | |
Saukie | $1,050 | |
West Central Rock Island | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $800 | 6% | 4% | |
Condos | $1,250 | 25% | - | |
Houses | $1,347 | 15% | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$840
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$762
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$897
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
47%
Central Rock Island
Average rent
$837
Greenbush
Average rent
$850
Downtown Rock Island
Average rent
$1,299
Old Town Chicago
Average rent
$1,100
Saukie
Average rent
$1,050
Keystone
Average rent
$975
Douglas Park
Average rent
$1,050
Blackhawk
Average rent
$1,150
West Central Rock Island
Average rent
$1,100
Rock Riverfront
Average rent
$875
Apartments
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$1,347
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
8%
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
56%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rock Island, IL is 30% lower than the median rent in Bettendorf, IA.
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$975
$1,025
3%Cost of living in Rock Island, IL
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 7% lower |
| Housing | 19% lower |
| Transportation | 5% higher |
| Utilities | 20% lower |
Discover rentals in Rock Island, IL
5d+ ago
12th 4601/4605/4611/4613 - 12th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2824 8th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
9020 13th St W, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
8500 14th St W, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$800
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 Oct 11
4d ago
1800 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
Studio
-1 baths
$250–$1,750
Apartment for rent
11h ago
2920 24th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
19h ago
605 41st St, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2930 5th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Hilltop house for rent in Rock Island
3 beds
1 bath
$1,375
House for rent
4h ago
Central Rock Island house for rent in Rock Island
2 beds
1 bath
$975
House for rent
10h ago
929 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1450 18th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
23h ago
2723 6th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
3 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2930 5th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1301 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$675–$695
Apartment for rent
11h ago
2920 24th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
23h ago
2723 6th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
3 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2824 8th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1800 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
Studio
-1 baths
$840
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 $845 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rock Island?
Average rent prices in Rock Island have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Rock Island rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rock Island is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,055 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rock Island?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rock Island are Central Rock Island ($837/mo), Greenbush ($850/mo), and Rock Riverfront ($875/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 $34,000/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).