
Cheap Homes for Rent in Leaf River, IL from $800 (17 Rentals)
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113 Jonquil Dr

426 W Clark St

909 E Garden St

124 Primrose Ln
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1763 S Hance Dr

427 W Garfield St
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2208 8th St

104 Dayflower Cir

619 Miriam Ave

1231 N Galena Ave

912 S Walnut Ave
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235 Royal Ave

904 S Chippewa Ave

1143 W Harrison St

615 Miriam Ave

409 Tay St
Leaf River, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Leaf River?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Leaf River 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,082 | $875 | $1,400 |
Leaf River 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,384 | $900 | $2,500 |
Leaf River 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,437 | $1,100 | $1,850 |
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Cheapest Available Leaf River Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Leaf River, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Windsor Apartments in the North Rockford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Leaf River apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
Windsor Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $600 |
Greenfield | 96-a | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Westwinds | 2BD 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Leaf River, IL and Nearby
As of May 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Leaf River area is the $0.79 price per square foot 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Model at Carlton Apartments in the in the North Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Leaf River apartment is the 2BD 2BA Model at Hampton Trail starting at $1,650 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Rolling Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Leaf River apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Carlton Apartments | 3 bedroom 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
Hampton Trail | 2BD 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Hampton Ridge | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Greenfield | 116-a | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
Westwinds | 2BD 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Creekview Apartments | Newly Renovated 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Kiwanis Manor Apartments | 3001 - updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Leaf River
What type of rentals are currently available in Leaf River?
There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in Leaf River, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,150. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Leaf River ranging from $875 to $2,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Leaf River?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Leaf River ranges from $875 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,301.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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