Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, IL from $800 (16 Rentals)
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Rockdale, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockdale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Rockdale Studio Apartments | $850 | $850 | $850 |
Cheap Rockdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,186 | $949 | $1,450 |
Cheap Rockdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,075 | $1,826 |
Cheap Rockdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,197 | $1,695 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available Rockdale Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stone Falls | One Bedroom, Base Package | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
311 N Ottawa St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, IL
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rockdale area is the $1.38 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Luxury Package Model at Stone Falls in the in the Sunset Point neighborhood starting from $1,259. The second greatest value Rockdale apartment is the 757 Jasper St Model at 757 Jasper St, Unit 1W starting at $1,195 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Sunset Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockdale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stone Falls | Two Bedroom, Luxury Package | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
757 Jasper St, Unit 1W | 757 Jasper St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
256 Western Ave, Unit 1E | 256 Western Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
501 N Center St, Unit 2 | 501 N Center St | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Getting Around Rockdale, IL
Walk Score®
24 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
2 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockdale Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockdale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockdale Apartment is $949 at Stone Falls.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rockdale Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rockdale is starting from $1,219 at Stone Falls.
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