
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Byron, IL from $400 (18 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 | $988 | $750 | $1,299 |
Byron 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,095 | $480 | $1,710 |
Byron 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $480 | $2,670 |
Byron 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $925 | $3,145 |
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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. Millbrook Townhomes in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $498. 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 |
Millbrook Townhomes | C | 2BR,2BA | $498 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Whitestone Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Riverside Terrace Apartments | Rockton & Riverside 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Byron, IL and Nearby
As of March 16, 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 D Model at Millbrook Townhomes starting at $1,270 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Outer South 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 |
Millbrook Townhomes | D | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.88 |
William Brown Lofts | Layout 4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Hampton Ridge | Two Bedroom Upper Attached Garage | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Rock Valley Apartments | The Sue | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
Riverside Glen Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
Creekview Apartments | Newly Renovated 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
***CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES*** | Upper floor with dishwasher | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Byron?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Byron is at Whitestone Manor Apartments listed at $750.
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 Halsted Park Apartments and starts from $1,199.
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