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Rockford Housing Authority
1000 Chamberlain StRockford, IL 61107
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1119 N Winnebago St, Unit Lower
1119 N Winnebago StRockford, IL 61103
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1018 Haskell Ave, Unit #1
1018 Haskell AveRockford, IL 61103
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1226 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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529 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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1402 20th St, Unit MainFloor
1402 20th StRockford, IL 61104
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Beacon Hill Apartments
5203 Linden RdRockford, IL 61109
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3627 Rockton AveRockford, IL 61103
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4752 E Lawn DrRockford, IL 61108
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Rockford, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Rockford Studio Apartments | $1,245 | $750 | $1,825 |
| Cheap Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,082 | $480 | $1,710 |
| Cheap Rockford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,359 | $480 | $2,670 |
| Cheap Rockford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $995 | $3,145 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rockford, IL
Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025Current apartment rentals in the Rockford, IL area range in price from $480 to $3,145 with an overall median price of $1,398. The three Rockford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brown Hills Knightsville at $480, Coronado Haskell at $480, and Downtown Rockford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Hills Knightsville | $1,150 | $480 | 2916 |
| Coronado Haskell | $1,150 | $480 | 2481 |
| Downtown Rockford | $1,150 | $480 | 2630 |
| Jackson Oaks | $1,150 | $480 | 2715 |
| Midtown North | $1,150 | $480 | 1800 |
| Midtown Winnebago | $1,150 | $480 | 2935 |
| River District | $1,150 | $480 | 2594 |
| Churchill Grove | $1,162 | $480 | 3148 |
| Roosevelt Winnebago | $1,162 | $480 | 2713 |
| Signal Hill | $1,162 | $480 | 2730 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
| Millbrook Townhomes | C | 2BR,2BA | $498 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Whitestone Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IL
As of March 24, 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor | 1510 School St | 3BR,1BA | $0.79 |
| 1928 16th Ave, Unit 2 | 1928 16th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper | 520 N Horsman St | 3BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Versailles Place Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 1402 20th St, Unit MainFloor | 1402 20th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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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
Rockford School District 205
Public School - Grades 1-4 (365)
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Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- 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 Rockford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rockford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rockford is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rockford?
The cheapest apartment in Rockford is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Rockford costs $1,398.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rockford?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17,758 regular apartments in Rockford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rockford?
Cheap apartments in Rockford have an average cost of $279 which is $1,119 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rockford.
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