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Cheapest Available Winnebago County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Winnebago County, 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 Winnebago County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Windsor Apartments3 bedroom 2 bathroom3BR,2BA$600
Whitestone Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks1BR,1BA$793

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Winnebago County area is the $0.98 price per square foot 916 N Church St Model at 916 N Church St, Unit Upper Apt. in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Winnebago County apartment is the 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Model at Carlton Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the North Rockford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Winnebago County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
916 N Church St, Unit Upper Apt.916 N Church St2BR,1BA$0.98
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.79
1118 9th Ave, Unit #11118 9th Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor1510 School St3BR,1BA$0.75
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper520 N Horsman St3BR,1BA$0.82
1229 S Church St, Unit 11229 S Church St3BR,1BA$1.03
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.89
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
2802 S Main St, Unit #72802 S Main St1BR,1BA$1.04
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Winnebago County

What type of rentals are currently available in Winnebago County?

There are currently 384 Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,150. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Winnebago County ranging from $725 to $2,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Winnebago County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Winnebago County ranges from $725 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,583.

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