2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Nelson, IL (71 Rentals)

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4210-4212 7th St
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4210-4212 7th St

4210-4212 7th StRockford, IL 61109
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4714 Trevor Cir
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4714 Trevor Cir

4714 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109
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4003 9th St
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4003 9th St

4003 9th StRockford, IL 61109
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4205 8th St
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4205 8th St

4205 8th StRockford, IL 61109
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Nelson, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Nelson and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Nelson, IL is found at Valley Bluff Townhomes and is 1,570 square feet priced from $1,485. Rock River Tower in the Central Terrace neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,400 square feet and currently listed start at $2,300. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Nelson:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Valley Bluff Townhomes2 Bedroom , 2 Bath Duplex1,570 Sq Ft$1,485
Rock River TowerLuxury 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with River view1,400 Sq Ft$2,300
Washington Senior Apartments2 Bedroom1,178 Sq Ft$995
The HamptonsCourtyard Two Bedroom Two Car Garage1,080 Sq Ft$1,708
Pembrook PlaceChestnut Two1,070 Sq Ft$1,672
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 2BR+Washer/Dryer1,050 Sq Ft$1,245
Pine View2 Bedroom 1 Bath w/Balcony1,000 Sq Ft$869
The Landing of Clinton2 Bedroom 1 Bath1,000 Sq Ft$1,158
Cottage Bluff Apartments2-Bedroom956 Sq Ft$1,050
Beacon Hill ApartmentsDaffodil880 Sq Ft$1,402

Cheapest Available Nelson and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 13, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Nelson, IL is the Park Terrace 2 Bed Model starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood. The second most affordable Nelson 2 Bedroom is the 2BD/2BA Model at Dixon River Apartments starting at $775 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Nelson is currently $1,348. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Nelson:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed$480
Dixon River Apartments2BD/2BA$775
Riverside Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bed, One Bath Hallway$775
Pine View2 Bedroom 1 Bath Lower$849
Northland Park Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA$850
Longwood Garden Apartments2 Bedroom$850
Washington Senior Apartments2 Bedroom$995
**CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES**Garden$1,000
Harrison AveHarrison Ave - 2 Bedroom (Balcony)$1,050
Cottage Bluff Apartments2-Bedroom$1,050

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Nelson Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Nelson with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Nelson is at Rockford Housing Authority listed at $480.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Nelson Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Nelson is $1,348.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Nelson Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Nelson is a 1,570 square feet unit starting from $1,485 at Valley Bluff Townhomes.

What is the average size for Nelson 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Nelson is currently 962 sq ft.

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