Cheap Apartments for Rent in Seward, IL from $400 (21 Rentals)

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2088 W Galena Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2088 W Galena Ave

2088 W Galena AveFreeport, IL 61032
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2208 8th St

RockfordIL61104
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One bedroom
1 Bedroom Apartments

One bedroom

177 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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Carthage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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Windsor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

5400 Windsor RdLoves Park, IL 61111

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Cheapest Available Seward Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Seward, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Windsor Apartments in the North Rockford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Seward apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Windsor Apartments3 bedroom 2 bathroom3BR,2BA$600
Greenfield96-a2BR,1BA$650
Whitestone Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seward, IL and Nearby

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Seward area is the $0.79 price per square foot 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Model at Carlton Apartments in the in the North Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Seward apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Hampton Ridge starting at $1,205 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Rolling Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Seward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.79
Hampton RidgeTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Greenfield96-a2BR,1BA$0.72
Westwinds2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$0.86
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$1.22
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Kiwanis Manor Apartments3001 - updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Whitestone Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.24
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Seward Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Seward Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Seward Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Seward Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Seward is starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

What is the most affordable Seward Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Seward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windsor Apartments and starts from $600.

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