Rent in Rock Island, IL
Across Rock Island's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,056 a month, with figures from $902–$1,056. The highest typical rent is in 61299 ($1,056) and the lowest in 61201 ($902). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Rock Island County pay about 2.28% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $787 | $735–$787 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $852 | $587–$852 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,056 | $902–$1,056 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,396 | $1,176–$1,396 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $1,697 | $1,476–$1,697 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Rock Island ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Rock Island, IL?
- About $1,056 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $902–$1,056. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Rock Island, IL?
- About $852 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $587–$852. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Rock Island, IL?
- About $1,396 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,176–$1,396. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Rock Island, IL?
- About $787 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $735–$787. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Rock Island, IL?
- About $1,697 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,476–$1,697. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Rock Island ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 61299 has the highest typical rent at $1,056 a month, and 61201 the lowest at $902.
- What is the property tax rate in Rock Island, IL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Rock Island County pay a typical 2.28% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Rock Island rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).