
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Byron, IL from $400 (34 Rentals)
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Millbrook Townhomes

Windsor Apartments
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Beacon Hill Apartments

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One bedroom apartment with balcony

Immaculate 1 Bedroom Apartment

Whitestone Manor Apartments

The Arbors

Great Oaks Apartments

Immaculate Updated 1 and 2 Bedrooms

Halsted Park Apartments

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Riverside Terrace Apartments

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2410 Benderwirt Ave
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3023 Parkside Ave

2316 Rockwell St
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907 14th St

314 N Longwood St
Byron, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Byron?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Byron Studio Apartments | $1,058 | $777 | $1,399 |
Byron 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,059 | $480 | $1,699 |
Byron 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $480 | $2,625 |
Byron 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $568 | $3,150 |
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Cheapest Available Byron Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Byron, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Blackhawk Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $587. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Byron apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
Blackhawk Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $587 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Great Oaks Apartments | Primrose at Great Oaks | 1BR,1BA | $852 |
Beacon Hill Apartments | Orchid | 1BR,1BA | $894 |
Creekview Apartments | Newly Renovated 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Riverside Glen Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $963 |
Riverside Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Byron, IL and Nearby
As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Byron area is the $1.13 price per square foot Brighton Model at Harbour East in the in the East Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Byron apartment is the A 3x2.5 Model at Millbrook Townhomes starting at $1,263 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Byron apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Harbour East | Brighton | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Millbrook Townhomes | A 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.87 |
Carlton Apartments | 3 bedroom 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.71 |
Forest Glen Apartments | Evergreen | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
Riverside Glen Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Creekview Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE:: | Newly Renovated 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Blackhawk Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Best Local Schools in Byron, IL
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Getting Around Byron, IL
Walk Score®
37 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Byron Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Byron Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Byron Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Byron Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Byron is starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
What is the most affordable Byron Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Byron Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Carlton Apartments and starts from $1,000.
Expert Rental Resources
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