Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IA from $400 (17 Rentals)

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Rockford, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rockford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockford, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Residences at College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $425. Key Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences at College Hill4 bed / 1 bath - Private Bedroom Only4BR,1BA$425
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$450
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$495
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IA and Nearby

As of March 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rockford area is the $1.36 price per square foot Pinnacle Villages - Waverly Model at Pinnacle Villages - Waverly in the starting from $1,630. The second greatest value Rockford apartment is the Pointe West - 2-bedroom apartments Model at Pointe West Apartments starting at $1,080 with a $0.98 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinnacle Villages - WaverlyPinnacle Villages - Waverly3BR,2.5BA$1.36
Pointe West ApartmentsPointe West - 2-bedroom apartments2BR,2BA$0.98
Irish Hospital ApartmentsUnit 12BR,1BA$1.35
Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.03
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Webster ApartmentsApt. 102BR,1BA$1.36
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 031BR,1BA$1.25
University ManorXL (Feb '25)1BR,1BA$1.16
Northern Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.18
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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Getting Around Rockford, IA

Walk Score®

13 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rockford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rockford is at Key Apartments listed at $450.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockford Apartment is $495 at City Center Kent Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rockford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rockford is starting from $850 at Rolling Meadows Apartments.

What is the most affordable Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rolling Meadows Apartments and starts from $975.

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