Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Rock Island, Rock Island, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Rock Island

$1,025/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Rock Island is $1,025 per month as of May 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Rock Island

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Rock Island rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Downtown Rock Island, Rock Island, IL

Average rent prices in Downtown Rock Island have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Downtown Rock Island, Rock Island, IL

Rent prices in Downtown Rock Island vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Rock Island is $897, whereas a house costs $1,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Rock Island run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$850

4%

7%

1 bedroom

$775

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,025

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$1,300

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,325

No Change

30%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last year

30%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Rock Island, 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.

Discover rentals in Downtown Rock Island, Rock Island, IL

305 18th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Rock Island apartment for rent in Rock Island

Safety Building - 305 18th St.

305 18th St, Rock Island, IL 61201

Studio

0 baths

$1,775

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 2

Safety Building - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Safety Building

1800 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

Studio

-1 baths

$250–$1,750

Apartment for rent

1606 2nd Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Rock Island house for rent in Rock Island

$1500 a month let your ideas run wild!

1606 2nd Ave #1, Rock Island, IL 61201

Studio

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

Available Apr 1

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Rock Island, Rock Island, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Rock Island rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Rock Island?

The average rent in Downtown Rock Island is $1,025 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Rock Island?

Average rent prices in Downtown Rock Island have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Downtown Rock Island rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Rock Island is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Rock Island?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Rock Island, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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