
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dakota, IL (40 Rentals)


Wright & Wagner Lofts

Riverside Apartments

Creekview Apartments

Windsor Apartment

Phoenix Apartments

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Alice Place Monroe

The Gardens on Prairie Rose
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Water Tower Place

Water Power Lofts

Roberts Court

Riverside Terrace Apartments
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Park Towers Apartments

201 - 207 West Win Heights

Renn Hart Hills

Cheshire

Rock River Tower Apartments

Halsted Park Apartments

The Arbors

Rockford Housing Authority
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620 1/2 W Cottonwood St

2816 Rudeen Close

2088 W Galena Ave

Windsor Apartments

Longwood Garden Apartments

4418 Eastridge Dr

Highland Meadows

Beloit Hillcrest
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3036 La Salle Ave

Luther Center Senior Apartments

Nu-State Apartments

Residences at Talcott

Burnham Lofts

William Brown Lofts

Kiwanis Manor Apartments

4703 Turner St
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Dakota, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dakota?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Studio Apartments | $1,118 | $850 | $1,467 |
| Dakota 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $480 | $2,925 |
| Dakota 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $480 | $3,050 |
| Dakota 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $1,199 | $2,695 |
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Largest Available Dakota and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dakota, IL is found at Creekview Apartments in the East Rockford neighborhood and is 840 square feet priced from $1,145. Riverside Apartments in the North Rock neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $1,145. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dakota:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekview Apartments | Newly Renovated 1BR+Washer/dryer | 840 Sq Ft | $1,145 |
| Riverside Apartments | 1br/1ba with washer and dryer | 800 Sq Ft | $1,145 |
| Alice Place Monroe | 1 Bedroom | 660 Sq Ft | $913 |
| Riverside Terrace Apartments | Riverside Terrace - 1 Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $1,025 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 650 Sq Ft | $820 |
| Windsor Apartment | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 600 Sq Ft | $995 |
| Wesleyan Apartments | 2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave | 600 Sq Ft | $995 |
| Park Towers Apartments | One Bedroom | 580 Sq Ft | $1,015 |
| Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 1 Bed | 542 Sq Ft | $480 |
Cheapest Available Dakota and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 12, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dakota, IL is the Park Terrace 1 Bed Model starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood. The second most affordable Dakota 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Roberts Court starting at $820 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dakota is currently $1,281. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dakota:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 1 Bed | $480 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $820 |
| Alice Place Monroe | 1 Bedroom | $913 |
| Windsor Apartment | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $995 |
| Wesleyan Apartments | 2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave | $995 |
| Creekview Apartments | Newly Renovated 1BR | $995 |
| Park Towers Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,015 |
| Riverside Terrace Apartments | Riverside Terrace - 1 Bedroom | $1,025 |
| Riverside Apartments | Studio with washer and dryer | $1,045 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Dakota Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dakota Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dakota is $1,281.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dakota Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dakota is a 840 square feet unit starting from $1,145 at Creekview Apartments.
What is the average size for Dakota 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dakota is currently 600 sq ft.
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