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Rental Market Trends in Moline, IL
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Moline, IL is $865/month.
Rent in Moline is 48% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$865/month
Average Rent
678 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0.3%
Change / Year
257
Available Apartments
Moline rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Moline average $615 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Moline average $865 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Moline average $1,016 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Moline average $1,383 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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Average Rent
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Bedrooms
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How much has average rent changed in Moline, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $3 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Moline, IL
July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
19%
Below $700/month
56%
$700 - $1,000/month
19%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
4%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Moline?
Based on current rent prices, Forest Hill, Greater Homewood and Rockview Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Moline.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Moline?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Moline, Greater Homewood and Rockview Estates are the most expensive neighborhoods in Moline.
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Average Rent
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Which Moline neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Moline with the most apartments available are Greater Homewood, Rockview Estates and Downtown Moline .
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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Moline, IL?
Because the average rent in Moline is $865, you’ll want to make about $2,883 per month or $34,596 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Moline, IL is 8.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Moline is 18.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $615 - $1,383. You can expect to pay 2.9% less for groceries, 19.7% less for utilities, and 4.8% more for transportation.
How does Moline, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Moline, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Moline Area GuideStudio
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One Bedroom
$811/month
$919/month
Two Bedroom
$931/month
$1,079/month
Three Bedroom
$1,034/month
$1,272/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Moline?
The average rent in Moline is $865 per month, which is 48.0% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Moline?
The average rent for a house in Moline, IL is $1,476 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Moline?
Rents in Moline, IL are increasing, with prices up 0.3% year-over-year and $3 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Moline?
In Moline, IL, 56% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.