1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rock Island, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rock Island, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $932 and +43% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Rock Island
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Rock Island
Compare Rock Island's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $511 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | East Peoria | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Peoria Heights | $770 |
| 10 | Marion | $780 |
| 11 | Normal | $790 |
| 12 | Decatur | $800 |
| 13 | Rock Island (this page) | $800 |
| 14 | Peoria | $813 |
| 15 | Moline | $820 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,340 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,340 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $2,050 |
| 15 | Geneva | $2,040 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Rock Island.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Rock Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA | 5.7 mi | $822 | +$22 (+3%) |
| Moline, IL | 5.7 mi | $820 | +$20 (+3%) |
| Bettendorf, IA | 9.8 mi | $980 | +$180 (+23%) |
| Le Claire, IA | 16.7 mi | $890 | +$90 (+11%) |
| Burlington, IA | 57.5 mi | $830 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Iowa City, IA | 66.8 mi | $967 | +$167 (+21%) |
| Coralville, IA | 72 mi | $890 | +$90 (+11%) |
| Dubuque, IA | 74.2 mi | $750 | $-50 (-6%) |
| North Liberty, IA | 75.7 mi | $1,070 | +$270 (+34%) |
| Tiffin, IA | 77.6 mi | $980 | +$180 (+23%) |
| Marion, IA | 79.1 mi | $720 | $-80 (-10%) |
| Dixon, IL | 79.4 mi | $770 | $-30 (-4%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Rock Island — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rock Island?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Rock Island, Illinois is $800 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $932.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Rock Island?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,000 ($2,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rock Island expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rock Island's 1-bedroom median of $800 is +43% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rock Island rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 137 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Rock Island ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Rock Island?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Dubuque ($750), Marion ($720), Dixon ($770).