
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (12 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Rockford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Rockford Studio Apartments | $1,066 | $750 | $1,299 |
West Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $913 | $480 | $1,599 |
West Rockford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $480 | $2,250 |
West Rockford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,072 | $995 | $1,199 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL.
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Cheapest Available West Rockford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Rockford 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 West Rockford 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 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Whitestone Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Halsted Park Apartments | Extra Large 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Rockford, IL
As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Rockford area is the $0.79 price per square foot 1510 School St Model at 1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value West Rockford apartment is the 520 N Horsman St Model at 520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper starting at $995 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor | 1510 School St | 3BR,1BA | $0.79 |
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper | 520 N Horsman St | 3BR,1BA | $0.86 |
1229 S Church St, Unit 1 | 1229 S Church St | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Halsted Park Apartments | Extra Large 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Rockford Ridge | 2BD 1 BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Whitestone Manor Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.43 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
2802 S Main St, Unit #3 | 2802 S Main St | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Rockford Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Rockford?
The cheapest apartment in West Rockford is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in West Rockford costs $1,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Rockford?
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 West Rockford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Rockford?
Cheap apartments in West Rockford have an average cost of $195 which is $1,300 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Rockford.
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