2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dakota, IL (59 Rentals)

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Dakota, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Dakota and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Dakota, IL is found at Windsor Apartments in the North Rockford neighborhood and is 1,225 square feet priced from $825. Carlton Apartments has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,200 square feet and currently listed start at $825. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Dakota:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom1,225 Sq Ft$825
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom1,200 Sq Ft$825
Greenfield186-a1,150 Sq Ft$750
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 2BR1,030 Sq Ft$1,145
West Win Heights Apartments2 Bed/ 2 Bath1,008 Sq Ft$1,350
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths1,000 Sq Ft$850
Riverside Apartments2br/1ba with washer and dryer1,000 Sq Ft$1,195
Hampton RidgeTwo Bedroom One Bath980 Sq Ft$1,265
Water Tower Place962 Sq Ft$1,450
Riverside Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath957 Sq Ft$963

Cheapest Available Dakota and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 30, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Dakota, IL is the Park Terrace 2 Bed Model starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood. The second most affordable Dakota 2 Bedroom is the 96-a Model at Greenfield starting at $650 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Dakota is currently $1,278. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Dakota:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed$480
Greenfield96-a$650
Westwinds2BD 1BA$750
Kiwanis Manor Apartments3002$775
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom$825
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom$825
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths$850
Riverside Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath$963
The ArborsTwo Bedroom Evergreen$999
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 2BR$1,045

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Getting Around Dakota, IL

Walk Score®

9 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

23 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Dakota Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Dakota Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Dakota is $1,278.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Dakota Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dakota is a 1,225 square feet unit starting from $825 at Windsor Apartments.

What is the average size for Dakota 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Dakota is currently 995 sq ft.

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