Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (3 Rentals)

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Midtown Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Rockford, IL

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Rockford area is the $0.74 price per square foot 1118 9th Ave Model at 1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Midtown Rockford apartment is the 1416 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 1416 E State St starting at $1,595 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Rolling Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1118 9th Ave, Unit #11118 9th Ave2BR,1BA$0.74
1416 E State St1416 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.88
1404 E State St1404 Nook1BR,1BA$1.66
Whitestone Manor Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.43
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Getting Around the Midtown Rockford Neighborhood in Rockford, IL

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Rockford Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Rockford?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Rockford is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Midtown Rockford costs $1,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown 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 5 regular apartments in Midtown Rockford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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