Last updated on July 9, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Rock Island, Rock Island, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Rock Island

$900/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Rock Island is $900 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Rock Island

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Rock Island rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Rock Island, Rock Island, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Downtown Rock Island, Rock Island, IL

Average rent prices in Downtown Rock Island have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $1,085, whereas a house costs $1,342. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Rock Island run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$685

4%

16%

1 bedroom

$825

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,000

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$1,335

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$685

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,335

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

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

4d ago

7.7

Very good

Safety Building

1800 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

Studio

-1 baths

$250–$1,750

Apartment for rent

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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 $900 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Rock Island?

Average rent prices in Downtown Rock Island have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

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

Rent in Downtown Rock Island is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 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 $36,000/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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