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Leaf River, IL Local Guide

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. Millbrook Townhomes in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $491. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Leaf River apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Millbrook TownhomesA 302BR,1BA$491
Dixon River Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$675
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Leaf River, IL and Nearby

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Leaf River area is the $0.87 price per square foot A 3x2.5 Model at Millbrook Townhomes in the in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,263. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Millbrook TownhomesA 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$0.87
Hampton Trail2BD 2BA2BR,2BA$1.18
The HamptonsRidge Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Riverside Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$1.22
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Kiwanis Manor Apartments3001 - updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Dixon River Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.03
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,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 64 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 $800 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 $800 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,422.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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