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4471 Carthage Dr
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4471 Carthage Dr

4471 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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4703 Turner St
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4703 Turner St

4703 Turner StRockford, IL 61107
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Garden Prairie, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Garden Prairie Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Garden Prairie, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Pearl Place Apartments priced from $702. Windsor Apartments in the Summerfield Commons neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Garden Prairie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pearl Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$702
Windsor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Beacon Hill ApartmentsOrchid1BR,1BA$941
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$945
***CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES***Garden2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden Prairie, IL and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Garden Prairie area is the $1.13 price per square foot Brighton Model at Harbour East in the in the East Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Garden Prairie apartment is the A 3x2.5 Model at Millbrook Townhomes starting at $1,263 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garden Prairie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harbour EastBrighton2BR,2BA$1.13
Millbrook TownhomesA 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$0.87
Forest Glen ApartmentsEvergreen3BR,2BA$1.04
Rock Valley ApartmentsThe Sue2BR,2BA$1.37
The Paths of Walnut Ridge2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.50
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$1.22
***CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES***Upper floor with dishwasher2BR,1BA$1.31
Pearl Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.89
Harrison AveHarrison Ave - 2 Bedroom (No Balcony)2BR,1BA$1.40
Northfield CourtSummit1BR,1BA$1.57

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Getting Around Garden Prairie, IL

Walk Score®

6 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garden Prairie Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Garden Prairie Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Garden Prairie Apartment is $702 at Pearl Place Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Garden Prairie is starting from $845 at Pearl Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Garden Prairie Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Garden Prairie Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rock Valley Apartments and starts from $1,250.

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