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2088 W Galena Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2088 W Galena Ave

2088 W Galena AveFreeport, IL 61032
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Windsor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

5400 Windsor RdLoves Park, IL 61111
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Beloit Hillcrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beloit Hillcrest

2200 Burton StBeloit, WI 53511
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4703 Turner St
2 Bedroom Apartments

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
Winmar Townhomes1378-a3BR,2BA$750
Greenfield39-a3BR,1BA$750
Westwinds2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$750
Kiwanis Manor Apartments30022BR,1BA$775
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$825
The ArborsOne Bedroom Cypress1BR,1BA$850
Creekview Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE::Newly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$945
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main 1 Bed Side1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dakota, IL and Nearby

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dakota area is the $0.69 price per square foot 2 bedroom one bathroom Model at Carlton Apartments in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Dakota apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Riverside Glen Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the North Rock neighborhood. 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.
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$0.69
Riverside Glen Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Winmar Townhomes1378-a3BR,2BA$0.71
Lakeland Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE::2br/1bth with Washer & Dryer2BR,1BA$1.25
Greenfield39-a3BR,1BA$0.84
Westwinds2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$0.86
Creekview Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE::Newly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$1.22
Kiwanis Manor Apartments3001 - updated2BR,1BA$1.00
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

Walk Score®

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 Winmar Townhomes and starts from $750.

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