
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (16 Rentals)
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Whitestone Manor Apartments

1226 N Main St, Unit 1226Apt4
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 | $998 | $750 | $1,299 |
Downtown Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $929 | $480 | $1,700 |
Downtown Rockford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,175 | $480 | $2,250 |
Downtown Rockford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,072 | $995 | $1,199 |
Downtown Rockford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $1,375 | $1,375 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Rockford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Rockford area of Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority priced from $480. Windsor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $500. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
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 |
Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rockford, IL
As of February 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rockford area is the $0.65 price per square foot 1711 8th St Model at 1711 8th St, Unit 8 th st in the in the East Rockford neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1711 8th St, Unit 8 th st | 1711 8th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.65 |
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 |
1705 12th Ave, Unit lower | 1705 12th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.52 |
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper | 520 N Horsman St | 3BR,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 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Rockford, Rockford, IL
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Among neighborhoods in Rockford, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL
Constance Lane Elementary School
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL
Constance Lane Elementary School
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- 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 Downtown Rockford Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Rockford?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Rockford is at Whitestone Manor Apartments listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rockford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rockford Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Rockford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Rockford is starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
What is the most affordable Downtown Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windsor Apartments and starts from $840.
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