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Rockford Housing Authority
1000 Chamberlain StRockford, IL 61107
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1119 N Winnebago St, Unit Lower
1119 N Winnebago StRockford, IL 61103
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1018 Haskell AveRockford, IL 61103
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1226 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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529 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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RockfordIL61104
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Rockford Studio Apartments | $1,066 | $750 | $1,299 |
| Northwest Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $915 | $480 | $1,700 |
| Northwest Rockford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,197 | $480 | $2,250 |
| Northwest Rockford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $995 | $1,600 |
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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. Roberts Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Northwest Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Whitestone Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Rockford, IL
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Rockford area is the $1.00 price per square foot Layout 4 Model at William Brown Lofts in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,405. The second greatest value Northwest 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 Northwest Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Brown Lofts | Layout 4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Carlton Apartments | 3 bedroom 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
| 1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 | 1118 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| 1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor | 1510 School St | 3BR,1BA | $0.79 |
| 520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper | 520 N Horsman St | 3BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| 1229 S Church St, Unit 1 | 1229 S Church St | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Riverside Glen Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
| Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 2908 Charles St, Unit B | 2908 Charles St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Best Local Schools in Northwest Rockford, Rockford, IL
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Rockford School District 205
Public School - Grades 1-4 (365)
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Best Local Schools in Northwest Rockford, Rockford, IL
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Rockford School District 205
Public School - Grades 1-4 (365)
10 out of 10
School data provided by Great Schools
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Rockford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Rockford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Rockford is under $895.
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 $1,199.
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 678 regular apartments in Northwest Rockford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northwest Rockford?
Cheap apartments in Northwest Rockford have an average cost of $296 which is $903 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Rockford.
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