
Cheap Homes for Rent in River District Rockford, IL from $700 (9 Rentals)
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2208 8th St

714 S Greenview Ave
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3404 Sunnyside Ave

2316 Rockwell St

219 Adams St
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615 Miriam Ave

1412 Elm St

1023 N Horsman St
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River District, Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in River District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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River District 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,140 | $925 | $1,450 |
River District 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,558 | $1,245 | $2,500 |
River District 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,552 | $1,300 | $1,850 |
River District 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River District Neighborhood of Rockford, IL.
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Cheapest Available River District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River District area of Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority priced from $480. Whitestone Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable River District 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 |
Whitestone Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River District, IL
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the River District 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 River District 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 River District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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916 N Church St, Unit Upper Apt. | 916 N Church St | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Carlton Apartments | 3 bedroom 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 | 1118 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor | 1510 School St | 3BR,1BA | $0.75 |
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper | 520 N Horsman St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
1229 S Church St, Unit 1 | 1229 S Church St | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
2802 S Main St, Unit #7 | 2802 S Main St | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Whitestone Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about River District
What type of rentals are currently available in River District?
There are currently 115 Apartments for Rent in River District, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $2,500. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River District ranging from $725 to $2,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in River District?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in River District ranges from $725 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,357.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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