
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $700 (15 Rentals)
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2425 Wesleyan Ave

2505 Wesleyan Ave

2208 8th St

3404 Sunnyside Ave

1915 Douglas St

913 11th St

2326 Belden St

619 Miriam Ave

2316 Rockwell St
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1632 Oakes Ave

1412 Elm St

612 N Prospect St

3108 Charles St

1412 Arthur Ave
Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Rockford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Rockford 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,144 | $750 | $1,495 |
Downtown Rockford 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,516 | $1,050 | $2,500 |
Downtown Rockford 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,525 | $1,350 | $1,800 |
Downtown Rockford 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 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. 718 N Court St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. 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 |
718 N Court St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Whitestone Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103 | 914 N Court St | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rockford, IL
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rockford area is the $0.79 price per square foot 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Model at Carlton Apartments in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Downtown Rockford apartment is the 1118 9th Ave Model at 1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 starting at $960 with a $0.71 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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Carlton Apartments | 3 bedroom 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 | 1118 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor | 1510 School St | 3BR,1BA | $0.75 |
604 St Louis Ave | St Louis Ave - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
2908 Charles St, Unit B | 2908 Charles St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
718 N Court St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103 | 914 N Court St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Rockford
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Rockford?
There are currently 120 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rockford, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $2,500. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Rockford ranging from $750 to $2,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Rockford?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Rockford ranges from $750 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,387.
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