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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Rockford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northwest Rockford Studio Apartments | $1,058 | $625 | $1,399 |
Northwest Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $926 | $480 | $1,599 |
Northwest Rockford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,206 | $480 | $2,500 |
Northwest Rockford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $1,049 | $1,650 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
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 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Carlton Apartments | 3 bedroom 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
Burnham Lofts | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
2908 Charles St, Unit B | 2908 Charles St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
718 N Court St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103 | 914 N Court St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
1226 N Main St, Unit 1226Apt4 | 1226 N Main St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Whitestone Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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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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