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1616 13th Ave

2505 Wesleyan Ave

2425 Wesleyan Ave

2208 8th St

4728 Trevor Cir

3404 Sunnyside Ave

714 S Greenview Ave

1915 Douglas St

3329 Darwood Dr
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4424 Compton Ave

2326 Belden St

913 11th St

4012 Renn Hart Hills

619 Miriam Ave

2316 Rockwell St
Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Rockford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rockford 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,233 | $750 | $2,000 |
Rockford 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,555 | $990 | $2,500 |
Rockford 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,730 | $1,350 | $2,695 |
Rockford 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,216 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rockford, IL
Pricing Updated: 04/27/2025Current apartment rentals in the Rockford, IL area range in price from $650 to $2,695 with an overall median price of $1,966. The three Rockford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fairgrounds at $990, Camp Grant at $900, and Midtown Rockford at $1,000. 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 |
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Fairgrounds | $990 | $990 | 1 |
Camp Grant | $1,300 | $900 | 6 |
Midtown Rockford | $1,300 | $1,000 | 1 |
North Rockford | $1,600 | $950 | 7 |
CMC | $1,625 | $900 | 3 |
East Rockford | $1,700 | $1,200 | 3 |
Airport | $1,795 | $650 | 15 |
Alpine Ridge | $1,795 | $750 | 14 |
Outer South Rockford | $1,795 | $650 | 20 |
Rolling Green | $1,795 | $650 | 14 |
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 East 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 |
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Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
Millbrook Townhomes | C | 2BR,2BA | $498 |
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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IL
As of April 27, 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 East 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. |
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Millbrook Townhomes | D | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.88 |
Carlton Apartments | 3 bedroom 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
7318 Wallingford Way, Unit Eileen | 7318 Wallingford Way | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
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 |
Forest Glen Apartments | Spruce | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Versailles Place Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
718 N Court St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rockford
What type of rentals are currently available in Rockford?
There are currently 357 Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,150. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rockford ranging from $650 to $2,695.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rockford?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rockford ranges from $650 to $2,695 with an average monthly rent of $1,535.
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