
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $480 (1 Rental)

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Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Rockford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Rockford Studio Apartments | $1,274 | $1,150 | $1,399 |
Downtown Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $889 | $480 | $1,599 |
Downtown Rockford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $480 | $2,500 |
Downtown Rockford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $1,049 | $1,199 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Rockford Neighborhood in Rockford, IL
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Rockford Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Rockford?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Rockford is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Downtown Rockford costs $1,274.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 7 regular apartments in Downtown Rockford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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