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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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Rock Falls Apartments
Studio Apartments

Rock Falls Apartments

1608 E Rock Falls RdRock Falls, IL 61071
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Carthage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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Polo, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Polo Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Polo, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Roosevelt School Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $570. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Roosevelt School Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$570
Blackhawk Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$587
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Willis Senior Lofts2 Bedroom - Subsidized2BR,1BA$654
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$669
Dixon River Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$675
Washington Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Winmar Townhomes1378-a3BR,2BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polo, IL and Nearby

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polo area is the $0.71 price per square foot 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Model at Carlton Apartments in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Polo apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Model at Windsor Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.71
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE3 BED 1 BATH3BR,1BA$0.76
Roosevelt School Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Willis Senior Lofts2 Bedroom - Subsidized2BR,1BA$0.72
Kiwanis Manor Apartments3001 - updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Blackhawk Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82
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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Getting Around Polo, IL

Walk Score®

21 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Polo Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Polo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Polo Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Polo is starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

What is the most affordable Polo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Polo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE and starts from $850.

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