Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Midtown Lofts
Studio Apartments

Midtown Lofts

401-413 7th StRockford, IL 61104
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721 E State St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

721 E State St

721 E State StRockford, IL 61104
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218 Adams St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

218 Adams St

218 Adams StRockford, IL 61107

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Longwood Plaza
Studio Apartments

Longwood Plaza

1055 E State StRockford, IL 61104
Senior Living
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Summit Green
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Green

1514 E State StRockford, IL 61104
Senior Living

Midtown Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Rockford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Rockford area of Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority priced from $480. Whitestone Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Midtown Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Whitestone Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
1404 E State St Apartments1404 Bump1BR,1BA$995
1416 E State St Apartments1416 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Rockford, IL

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Rockford area is the $0.71 price per square foot 1118 9th Ave Model at 1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $960. The second greatest value Midtown Rockford apartment is the 1416 2 Bed 2 Bath w/ Shower Model at 1416 E State St Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.82 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$0.71
1416 E State St Apartments1416 2 Bed 2 Bath w/ Shower2BR,2BA$1.82
1404 E State St Apartments1404 State Side1BR,1BA$1.87
Whitestone Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.24
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 $1,399.

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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