Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IL from $400 (56 Rentals)

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Riverside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Apartments

3701 Trilling AveRockford, IL 61103
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Windsor Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

902 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Skyrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Skyrise Apartments

837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Sun Valley Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Valley Terrace

3359 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103
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2439 Holmes St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2439 Holmes St

2439 Holmes StRockford, IL 61108
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Somerset Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

1020 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS
1 Bedroom Apartments

CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS

4878 Creekview RdRockford, IL 61108
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718 N Court St
1 Bedroom Apartments

718 N Court St

718 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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167 Flintridge Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

167 Flintridge Dr

167 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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Valencia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Apartments

500-518 Fisher AveRockford, IL 61103
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4604 Governors Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4604 Governors Dr

4604 Governors DrRockford, IL 61109
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2816 Rudeen Close
2 Bedroom Apartments

2816 Rudeen Close

2816 Rudeen CloseRockford, IL 61108
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4566 Governors Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4566 Governors Dr

4566 Governors DrRockford, IL 61109
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Mandel Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mandel Apartments

838 N Church StRockford, IL 61103
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Carlton Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Apartments

948 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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One bedroom
1 Bedroom Apartments

One bedroom

177 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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4735 WOLVERTON LN
1 Bedroom Apartments

4735 WOLVERTON LN

4735 Wolverton LnRockford, IL 61109
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Crestview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Manor

2319 Eastmoreland AveRockford, IL 61108
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Walden Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walden Woods

5523 Sandhutton CtRockford, IL 61108
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Carthage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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Rockford, IL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rockford, IL

Pricing Updated: 03/09/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Midtown North$995$4801957
Downtown Rockford$1,049$4802769
River District$1,049$4802733
Brown Hills Knightsville$1,060$4803026
Jackson Oaks$1,060$4802825
Midtown Winnebago$1,060$4803184
Coronado Haskell$1,075$4802637
North End Square$1,075$4802965
Churchill Grove$1,087$4803231
Roosevelt Winnebago$1,087$4802842

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Millbrook TownhomesC2BR,2BA$498
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$500
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Whitestone Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Millbrook TownhomesD3BR,2.5BA$0.88
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.79
1118 9th Ave, Unit #11118 9th Ave2BR,1BA$0.74
Windsor Apartments3 bedroom 1 bathroom3BR,1BA$0.63
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor1510 School St3BR,1BA$0.79
1030 N Church St, Unit Lower1030 N Church St2BR,1BA$0.84
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper520 N Horsman St3BR,1BA$0.86
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.86
1609 12th Ave, Unit upper1609 12th Ave2BR,1BA$0.88
1617 12th Ave, Unit upper1617 12th Ave2BR,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.

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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

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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