
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rock City, IL (40 Rentals)


Wright & Wagner Lofts

Riverside Apartments

Phoenix Apartments

Grand Avenue Apartments

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Alice Place Monroe

The Gardens on Prairie Rose

Water Tower Place

Water Power Lofts

Luther Center Senior Apartments
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Wesleyan Apartments

920 ON PARK

Longwood Garden Apartments

Roberts Court

Whitestone Manor Apartments

Riverside Terrace Apartments

201 - 207 West Win Heights

Renn Hart Hills

Rock River Tower

Cheshire
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Halsted Park Apartments

3036 La Salle Ave

The Arbors

Rockford Housing Authority

811 N Brewster Ave

512 W Broadway St

114 W Garfield St

8102 N Scheider Rd

2816 Rudeen Close
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Windsor Apartments

4418 Eastridge Dr

Beloit Hillcrest

Windsor Apartment

Residences at Talcott

Burnham Lofts

William Brown Lofts

Kiwanis Manor Apartments

4703 Turner St
Rock City, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rock City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock City Studio Apartments | $1,156 | $850 | $1,399 |
| Rock City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $480 | $2,925 |
| Rock City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $480 | $3,050 |
| Rock City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $1,199 | $2,695 |
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Largest Available Rock City and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rock City, IL is found at Rock River Tower in the Central Terrace neighborhood and is 910 square feet priced from $1,699. Riverside Apartments in the North Rock neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $1,145. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Rock City:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock River Tower | Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartment with River View | 910 Sq Ft | $1,699 |
| Riverside Apartments | 1br/1ba with washer and dryer | 800 Sq Ft | $1,145 |
| Luther Center Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 700 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
| Alice Place Monroe | 1 Bedroom | 660 Sq Ft | $913 |
| Water Power Lofts | 1x1 | 660 Sq Ft | $1,400 |
| Water Tower Place | 1.1 - Affordable | 659 Sq Ft | $975 |
| Whitestone Manor Apartments | 529 N Main 1 Bed Side | 600 Sq Ft | $950 |
| Wesleyan Apartments | 2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave | 600 Sq Ft | $995 |
| Nu-State Apartments | 1 BED | 559 Sq Ft | $1,340 |
| Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 1 Bed | 542 Sq Ft | $480 |
Cheapest Available Rock City and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of April 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rock City, IL is the Park Terrace 1 Bed Model starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood. The second most affordable Rock City 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Longwood Garden Apartments starting at $718 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rock City is currently $1,262. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Rock City:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 1 Bed | $480 |
| Longwood Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $718 |
| Alice Place Monroe | 1 Bedroom | $913 |
| Whitestone Manor Apartments | 529 N Main 1 Bed Side | $950 |
| Water Tower Place | 1.1 - Affordable | $975 |
| Wesleyan Apartments | 2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave | $995 |
| Riverside Apartments | Studio with washer and dryer | $1,045 |
| Luther Center Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,100 |
| Water Power Lofts | 1x1 | $1,330 |
| Nu-State Apartments | 1 BED | $1,340 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Rock City Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Rock City Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Rock City is $1,262.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Rock City Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rock City is a 910 square feet unit starting from $1,699 at Rock River Tower.
What is the average size for Rock City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Rock City is currently 600 sq ft.
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