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426 W Clark St

909 E Garden St

427 W Garfield St

1763 S Hance Dr

2316 Rockwell St
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3329 Darwood Dr

1412 Elm St

1143 W Harrison St

1803 Paradise Blvd

615 Miriam Ave

1023 N Horsman St
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904 S Chippewa Ave

1149 Fairview Ave

816 N Sunset Ave

2212 Lawndale Ave

1440 S Demeter Dr

2437 Elm St
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Rock City, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Rock City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rock City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,104 | $875 | $1,350 |
Rock City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,451 | $900 | $2,500 |
Rock City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,485 | $1,300 | $1,800 |
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Cheapest Available Rock City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rock City, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Greenfield has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rock City 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 |
Greenfield | 96-a | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
Whitestone Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock City, IL and Nearby
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rock City area is the $0.79 price per square foot 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Model at Carlton Apartments in the in the North Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Rock City apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Riverside Glen Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the North Rock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rock City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Carlton Apartments | 3 bedroom 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
Riverside Glen Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Greenfield | 96-a | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
920 ON PARK | 2 Bedroom Style D | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Westwinds | 2BD 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Kiwanis Manor Apartments | 3001 - updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Whitestone Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rock City
What type of rentals are currently available in Rock City?
There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Rock City, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,050. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rock City ranging from $875 to $2,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rock City?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rock City ranges from $875 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,346.
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