Cheap Homes for Rent in South Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $600 (7 Rentals)

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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. Immaculate Updated 1 & 2 Bedroom with 1 Bath has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable South Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Millbrook TownhomesC2BR,2BA$498
Immaculate Updated 1 & 2 Bedroom with 1 Bath1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Beacon Hill ApartmentsOrchid View1BR,1BA$881

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Rockford, IL

As of April 25, 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 East Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,270. The second greatest value South Rockford apartment is the Hamilton | Townhome Model at Pembrook Place Apartments starting at $2,295 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Rolling Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Millbrook TownhomesD3BR,2.5BA$0.88
Pembrook Place ApartmentsHamilton | Townhome2BR,2BA$1.69
Hampton RidgeTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Beacon Hill ApartmentsDahlia2BR,1BA$1.46
6840 Harrison Ave, Unit 6840 harrison avenue6840 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$1.06
1402 20th St, Unit Upper Unit1402 20th St1BR,1BA$0.86
Immaculate Updated 1 & 2 Bedroom with 1 Bath1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.13
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks1BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Rockford

What type of rentals are currently available in South Rockford?

There are currently 121 Apartments for Rent in South Rockford, IL with pricing that ranges from $498 to $3,150. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Rockford ranging from $650 to $2,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Rockford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Rockford ranges from $650 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,415.

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