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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 Studio unit found at Shalom Tower II priced from $405. Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shalom Tower IITower I EfficiencyStudio,1BA$405
Residences on College HillPrivate 1-Bedroom Apartment in a Spacious 4-Bed...4BR,1BA$425
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$450
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$495
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IA and Nearby

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rockford area is the $0.53 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Pheasant Run Apartments in the starting from $760. The second greatest value Rockford apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at The Meadows starting at $1,125 with a $1.17 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.
Pheasant Run Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.53
The Meadows2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.17
Irish Hospital ApartmentsUnit 12BR,1BA$1.35
Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Pebble Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.70
Palisades1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (NOW)1BR,1BA$1.16
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rockford

What type of rentals are currently available in Rockford?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IA with pricing that ranges from $405 to $3,433. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rockford ranging from $695 to $2,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rockford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rockford ranges from $695 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,308.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rockford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rockford range from $925 to $1,670, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $1,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $425.

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