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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rockford, IL

Pricing Updated: 04/27/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fairgrounds$990$9901
Camp Grant$1,300$9006
Midtown Rockford$1,300$1,0001
North Rockford$1,600$9507
CMC$1,625$9003
East Rockford$1,700$1,2003
Airport$1,795$65015
Alpine Ridge$1,795$75014
Outer South Rockford$1,795$65020
Rolling Green$1,795$65014

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Millbrook TownhomesC2BR,2BA$498
718 N Court St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Whitestone Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103914 N Court St1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Millbrook TownhomesD3BR,2.5BA$0.88
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.79
7318 Wallingford Way, Unit Eileen7318 Wallingford Way2BR,2BA$1.00
1118 9th Ave, Unit #11118 9th Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor1510 School St3BR,1BA$0.75
Forest Glen ApartmentsSpruce2BR,1BA$0.99
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
718 N Court St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,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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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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