Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Rock Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (10 Rentals)

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South Rock, Rockford, IL Local Guide

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. Roberts Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable South Rock apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Whitestone Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Rock, IL

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Rock 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 South Rock apartment is the 1118 9th Ave Model at 1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 starting at $995 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Rock apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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
1229 S Church St, Unit 11229 S Church St3BR,1BA$1.03
Hampton RidgeTwo Bedroom Two Car Garage2BR,2BA$1.52
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
1912 Charles St, Unit 2nd Fl1912 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.42
Whitestone Manor Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.43
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98
2802 S Main St, Unit #32802 S Main St1BR,1BA$1.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Rock, Rockford, IL

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,310.

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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