Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Midtown East Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (48 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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2439 Holmes St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2439 Holmes St

2439 Holmes StRockford, IL 61108
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Somerset Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

1020 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS
1 Bedroom Apartments

CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS

4878 Creekview RdRockford, IL 61108
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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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167 Flintridge Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

167 Flintridge Dr

167 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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2816 Rudeen Close
2 Bedroom Apartments

2816 Rudeen Close

2816 Rudeen CloseRockford, IL 61108
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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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One bedroom
1 Bedroom Apartments

One bedroom

177 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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Carlton Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Apartments

948 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Crestview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Manor

2319 Eastmoreland AveRockford, IL 61108
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Walden Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walden Woods

5523 Sandhutton CtRockford, IL 61108
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Carthage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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Outer Midtown East, Rockford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Midtown East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Midtown East area of Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority priced from $480. Millbrook Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $498. Here are the most affordable Outer Midtown East apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Millbrook TownhomesC2BR,2BA$498
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Whitestone Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$805

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Midtown East, IL

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Midtown East area is the $0.88 price per square foot D Model at Millbrook Townhomes in the in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,270. The second greatest value Outer Midtown East 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 Outer Midtown East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Millbrook TownhomesD3BR,2.5BA$0.88
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.79
William Brown LoftsLayout 41BR,1BA$1.00
1118 9th Ave, Unit #11118 9th Ave2BR,1BA$0.74
1928 16th Ave, Unit 21928 16th Ave3BR,1BA$0.96
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper520 N Horsman St3BR,1BA$0.86
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.89
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
1402 20th St, Unit MainFloor1402 20th St1BR,1BA$0.97
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Midtown East, Rockford, IL

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Rockford. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Midtown East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Midtown East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Midtown East is under $805.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Midtown East?

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

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Midtown East?

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 15 regular apartments in Outer Midtown East 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 Outer Midtown East?

Cheap apartments in Outer Midtown East have an average cost of $250 which is $1,100 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Midtown East.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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

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