Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (19 Rentals)

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Riverside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Apartments

3701 Trilling AveRockford, IL 61103
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Skyrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Skyrise Apartments

837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Sun Valley Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Valley Terrace

3359 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103
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Somerset Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

1020 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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718 N Court St
1 Bedroom Apartments

718 N Court St

718 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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Valencia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Apartments

500-518 Fisher AveRockford, IL 61103
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Mandel Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mandel Apartments

838 N Church StRockford, IL 61103
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Windsor Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

902 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Northwest Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Rockford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest 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 Northwest Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
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
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Rockford, IL

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest 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 Northwest Rockford apartment is the 1 bedroom Model at Burnham Lofts starting at $1,225 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Rolling Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.79
Burnham Lofts1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
2908 Charles St, Unit B2908 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.09
718 N Court St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103914 N Court St1BR,1BA$1.08
1226 N Main St, Unit 1226Apt41226 N Main St1BR,1BA$1.25
Whitestone Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.24
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest Rockford, Rockford, IL

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Rockford, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Illinois, including Rockford. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Rockford Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Rockford is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Northwest Rockford costs $1,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest 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 10 regular apartments in Northwest 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

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.