Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Rock Island, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rock Island
$850/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Rock Island is $850 per month as of June 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rock Island
42
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 4% 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 $797, whereas a house costs $1,330. 1-bedroom apartments in Rock Island run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $840 |  3% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $895 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,375 | 9% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,900 | 1% | 57% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
45th Street | $900 | |
Blackhawk | $975 | |
Broadway | $845 | |
Central Rock Island | $912 | |
College Circle | $900 | |
Downtown Rock Island | $995 | |
Greenbush | $950 | |
Hilltop | $875 | |
Keystone | $850 | |
West Central Rock Island | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $797 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $975 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,330 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$840
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
57%
Central Rock Island
Average rent
$912
Downtown Rock Island
Average rent
$995
Greenbush
Average rent
$950
Broadway
Average rent
$845
Blackhawk
Average rent
$975
Keystone
Average rent
$850
College Circle
Average rent
$900
Hilltop
Average rent
$875
45th Street
Average rent
$900
West Central Rock Island
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$797
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$975
Houses
Average rent
$1,330
Last 30 days
13%
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
38%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,210
3%$985
16%$1,124
14%$966
3%$1,100
8%$950
33%$949
30%$912
18%$1,020
5%$1,199
$1,100
$1,125
29%Discover rentals in Rock Island, IL
2d ago
2824 8th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2530 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
8500 14th St W, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
914 23rd St, 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 Feb 2
2d ago
1800 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
Studio
-1 baths
$250–$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Rock Island house for rent in Rock Island
1606 2nd Ave #1, Rock Island, IL 61201
Studio
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Broadway apartment for rent in Rock Island
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2930 5th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1450 18th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
12th 4601/4605/4611/4613 - 12th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2909 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
3 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1450 18th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2930 5th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
12th 4601/4605/4611/4613 - 12th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1804 16th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2824 8th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1800 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
Studio
-1 baths
$840
Apartment for rent
2d ago
8500 14th St W, Rock Island, IL 61201
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1819 17th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
1 bed
1 bath
$775
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 $850 per month as of June 6, 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 4% 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 $1,100 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rock Island?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rock Island are Broadway ($845/mo), Keystone ($850/mo), and Hilltop ($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?
Rock Island's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $710 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $920 monthly. These figures represent the current market across the city's various neighborhoods.
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).