Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dakota, IL from $400 (34 Rentals)

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Beloit Hillcrest

2200 Burton StBeloit, WI 53511
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4703 Turner St
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4703 Turner St

4703 Turner StRockford, IL 61107
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Dakota, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dakota Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dakota, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Roberts Court in the Central Terrace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dakota apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Kiwanis Manor Apartments30022BR,1BA$775
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio,1BA$850
Windsor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$855
Highland Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$981
Creekview Apartments - First Month FREE!Newly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$995
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$995
Riverside ApartmentsStudio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dakota, IL and Nearby

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dakota area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Riverside Glen Apartments in the in the North Rock neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Dakota apartment is the 96-a Model at Greenfield starting at $650 with a $0.72 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dakota apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverside Glen Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Greenfield96-a2BR,1BA$0.72
920 ON PARK2 Bedroom Style E2BR,1BA$1.29
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Creekview Apartments - First Month FREE!Newly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
Kiwanis Manor Apartments3001 - updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Highland Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Windsor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Getting Around Dakota, IL

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9 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

23 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dakota Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dakota Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dakota Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dakota Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dakota is starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

What is the most affordable Dakota Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dakota Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kiwanis Manor Apartments and starts from $950.

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