Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Midtown East Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $700 (12 Rentals)

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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. Windsor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. 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
Windsor Apartments3 bedroom 2 bathroom3BR,2BA$600
Whitestone Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$805

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Midtown East, IL

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Midtown East area is the $0.98 price per square foot 916 N Church St Model at 916 N Church St, Unit Upper Apt. in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,425. 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 North Rockford 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.
916 N Church St, Unit Upper Apt.916 N Church St2BR,1BA$0.98
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.79
1118 9th Ave, Unit #11118 9th Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper520 N Horsman St3BR,1BA$0.82
1229 S Church St, Unit 11229 S Church St3BR,1BA$1.03
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.89
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
2908 Charles St, Unit B2908 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.09
2802 S Main St, Unit #72802 S Main St1BR,1BA$1.04
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Midtown East

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer Midtown East?

There are currently 276 Apartments for Rent in Outer Midtown East, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,150. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Midtown East ranging from $725 to $2,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer Midtown East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer Midtown East ranges from $725 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,498.

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