
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Byron, IL from $400 (19 Rentals)
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Byron, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Byron?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Byron Studio Apartments | $1,107 | $800 | $1,399 |
Byron 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,074 | $480 | $1,599 |
Byron 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,362 | $480 | $2,500 |
Byron 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $568 | $3,150 |
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Cheapest Available Byron Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Byron, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Windsor Apartments in the North Rockford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Byron apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
Windsor Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $600 |
Whitestone Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Great Oaks Apartments | Primrose at Great Oaks | 1BR,1BA | $793 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Byron, IL and Nearby
As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Byron area is the $1.10 price per square foot Avalon Model at Harbour East in the in the East Rockford neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Byron apartment is the 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Model at Carlton Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the North Rockford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Byron apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Harbour East | Avalon | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.10 |
Carlton Apartments | 3 bedroom 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
Riverside Glen Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Lakeland Apartments | 2br/1bth with Washer & Dryer | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Creekview Apartments | Newly Renovated 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
***CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES*** | Upper floor with dishwasher | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Whitestone Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Getting Around Byron, IL
Walk Score®
37 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Byron Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Byron Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Byron Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Byron Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Byron is starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
What is the most affordable Byron Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Byron Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windsor Apartments and starts from $600.
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