526 21st St
526 21st St,
Rock Island, IL 61201
$1,250
4 Beds
Downtown Rock Island
Rock Island, IL
Downtown Rock Island - Rock Island, IL
Area Guide
Rock Island, one of the Quad Cities along with Moline, Davenport, and Bettendorf, welcomes residents with tree-lined streets and a laid-back attitude. Locals refer to Downtown Rock Island as "The District," and the area comes alive each weekend with a thriving nightclub scene and a bevy of trendy shops and eateries. Proximity to the Centennial Bridge offers a wealth of options when it comes to rental housing and access to work.
Catch up with friends while grabbing a beer and some grub at Blue Cat Brew Pub, a neighborhood staple since 1994, or indulge in a little retail therapy in throwback style with a visit to Fred and Ethel's on 14th Avenue. This fun vintage store offers everything from classic tableware to clothing for your 50s-inspired sock hop.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Rock Island is $623 for a studio, $853 for one bedroom, $917 for two bedrooms, and $973 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Rock Island has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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404 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$623/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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700 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$853/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,137 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$917/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,552 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$973/month
Average Rent
Transportation
72
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
47
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
70
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Quad City Botanical Center
- Longview Park and Conservatory
- Mississippi River Visitor Center
- Putnam Museum & IMAX
- Vander Veer Botanical Park
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 November 2025.