Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (9 Rentals)
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South Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Rockford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Rockford Studio Apartments | $947 | $800 | $1,095 |
South Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,181 | $775 | $1,710 |
South Rockford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $498 | $2,670 |
South Rockford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $1,270 | $3,145 |
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Cheapest Available South Rockford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Rockford area of Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Millbrook Townhomes priced from $498. Spacious 1 &2 Bedrooms with Balcony has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable South Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Millbrook Townhomes | C | 2BR,2BA | $498 |
Spacious 1 &2 Bedrooms with Balcony | Spacious 1 Bedroom with Balcony, Parking and On... | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Hampton Ridge | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Rockford, IL
As of March 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Rockford 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 South Rockford apartment is the 1609 12th Ave Model at 1609 12th Ave, Unit upper starting at $750 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the East Rockford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Millbrook Townhomes | D | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.88 |
1609 12th Ave, Unit upper | 1609 12th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
1402 20th St, Unit Main Floor | 1402 20th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Spacious 1 &2 Bedrooms with Balcony | Spacious 1 Bedroom with Balcony, Parking and On... | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Hampton Ridge | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Rockford, Rockford, IL
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Best Local Schools in South Rockford, Rockford, IL
Arthur Froberg Elementary School
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
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Best Local Schools in South Rockford, Rockford, IL
Arthur Froberg Elementary School
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Rockford Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Rockford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Rockford Apartment is $999 at Spacious 1 &2 Bedrooms with Balcony.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Rockford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Rockford is starting from $498 at Millbrook Townhomes.
What is the most affordable South Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Millbrook Townhomes and starts from $1,270.
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