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Rock Island
Rock Island, IL
Area Guide
A small city on the river with culture to spare.
Quad Cities
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Forming the southwest corner of the Quad Cities area on the Illinois/Iowa border, Rock Island shares many cultural resources with its neighboring cities, particularly Moline and Davenport. The city oversees more than 850 acres of public parkland, giving residents lots of options for outdoor recreation. Rock Island also features bike lanes across the city, making it easy for cyclists to get around town.
The part of downtown known as The District is the cultural epicenter of Rock Island, home to art galleries, performance venues, and world-class dining and nightlife. The District is also where you’ll find festivals and other outdoor events happening year-round, celebrating everything from Mardi Gras to America’s largest go-kart street race.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Rock Island, IL is $464 for a studio, $658 for one bedroom, $792 for two bedrooms, and $1,141 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rock Island has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$658/month
639 Sq Ft
House
$1,315/month
913 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Rock Island, IL is 10.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Rock Island is 27.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $464 - $1,141. You can expect to pay 3.3% less for groceries, 10.9% less for utilities, and 2.6% more for transportation.
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Transportation
54
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
40
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
53
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-6
279 Students
7
Public
Grades K-6
367 Students
6
Earl H Hanson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-6
209 Students
6
Eugene Field Elementary School
Public
Grades K-6
471 Students
5
Rock Island Center for Math and Science
Public
Grades PK-6
436 Students
5
Public
Grades 7-8
484 Students
3
Public
Grades 7-8
422 Students
2
Public
Grades 6-8
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 9-12
1,810 Students
2
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mississippi River Visitor Center
- Longview Park and Conservatory
- Quad City Botanical Center
- Putnam Museum & IMAX
- Schuetzen Park Historic Site
Military Bases
Airports
- Quad Cities International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.