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Byron, IL Local Guide

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. 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 Byron apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Windsor Apartments3 bedroom 2 bathroom3BR,2BA$600
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Byron, IL and Nearby

As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Byron area is the $1.10 price per square foot Avalon Model at Harbour East in the in the East Rockford neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Byron 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 Byron apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harbour EastAvalon2BR,2.5BA$1.10
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.79
Hampton Trail2BD 2BA2BR,2BA$1.18
Riverside Glen Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Hampton RidgeTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Lakeland Apartments2br/1bth with Washer & Dryer2BR,1BA$1.25
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$1.22
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Byron

What type of rentals are currently available in Byron?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Byron, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,150. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Byron ranging from $725 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Byron?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Byron ranges from $725 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,334.

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