
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Rock Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (8 Rentals)
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South Rock, Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Rock?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Rock Studio Apartments | $1,058 | $625 | $1,399 |
South Rock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $989 | $480 | $1,599 |
South Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,297 | $480 | $2,500 |
South Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $1,954 | $1,954 |
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Cheapest Available South Rock Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Rock 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 South Rock 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 South Rock, IL
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Rock area is the $0.71 price per square foot 1118 9th Ave Model at 1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $960. The second greatest value South Rock 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 South Rock apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 | 1118 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
Burnham Lofts | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Hampton Ridge | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
1416 E State St Apartments | 1416 2 Bed 2 Bath w/ Shower | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
Water Power Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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 South Rock Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Rock?
The cheapest apartment in South Rock is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in South Rock costs $1,954.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Rock?
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 7 regular apartments in South Rock that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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