
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IL from $400 (56 Rentals)
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1119 N Winnebago St, Unit Lower

1226 N Main St, Unit 1226Apt4

Whitestone Manor Apartments

417 9th St

Beacon Hill Apartments

225 Summit St

1402 20th St, Unit Main Floor

720-722 Locust St

1307 N Church St

Harrison Ave

327 S Gardiner Ave

Great Oaks Apartments

Riverside Terrace Apartments

Creekview Apartments

1912 Charles St, Unit Second floor Unit 2
Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Rockford Studio Apartments | $1,180 | $750 | $1,825 |
Cheap Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,113 | $480 | $1,825 |
Cheap Rockford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $480 | $2,670 |
Cheap Rockford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $995 | $3,145 |
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Rockford, IL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rockford, IL
Pricing Updated: 03/09/2025Current apartment rentals in the Rockford, IL area range in price from $480 to $3,145 with an overall median price of $1,352. The three Rockford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Midtown North at $480, Downtown Rockford at $480, and River District at $480. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rockford Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Midtown North | $995 | $480 | 1957 |
Downtown Rockford | $1,049 | $480 | 2769 |
River District | $1,049 | $480 | 2733 |
Brown Hills Knightsville | $1,060 | $480 | 3026 |
Jackson Oaks | $1,060 | $480 | 2825 |
Midtown Winnebago | $1,060 | $480 | 3184 |
Coronado Haskell | $1,075 | $480 | 2637 |
North End Square | $1,075 | $480 | 2965 |
Churchill Grove | $1,087 | $480 | 3231 |
Roosevelt Winnebago | $1,087 | $480 | 2842 |
Cheapest Available Rockford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockford, 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 Rockford 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 |
Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Whitestone Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Versailles Place Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $770 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IL
As of March 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rockford area is the $0.88 price per square foot D Model at Millbrook Townhomes in the in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,270. The second greatest value Rockford apartment is the 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Model at Carlton Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Millbrook Townhomes | D | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.88 |
Carlton Apartments | 3 bedroom 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 | 1118 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.74 |
Windsor Apartments | 3 bedroom 1 bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.63 |
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor | 1510 School St | 3BR,1BA | $0.79 |
1030 N Church St, Unit Lower | 1030 N Church St | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper | 520 N Horsman St | 3BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Versailles Place Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
1609 12th Ave, Unit upper | 1609 12th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
1617 12th Ave, Unit upper | 1617 12th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
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Rockford Overview
With a population of nearly 150,000, Rockford offers all the amenities of a big city without the traffic, congestion, or hassles associated with dense urban environments. Just 90 miles from the center of Chicago, Rockford is a good place to work, live and raise a family. There�s plenty of year-round recreation and cultural opportunities, and housing is affordable.
Why live in Rockford, IL?
The Rockford-Belvidere areas offer high wage auto and high tech manufacturing and health care jobs, along with employment in education and retail. The average commute length for Rockford residents in 2010 lasted 21 minutes, compared to 31 minutes for metropolitan Chicago residents. Besides enjoying an easy commute, Rockford provides all the big city benefits in clean and quiet environment without the high cost of living in nearby suburbs.
Best Local Schools in Rockford, IL
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
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Getting Around Rockford, IL
Walk Score®
45 / 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 Rockford Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rockford?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rockford is at Whitestone Manor Apartments listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockford Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
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 $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
What is the most affordable Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windsor Apartments and starts from $840.
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