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Rock City, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rock City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rock City, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Roberts Court in the Central Terrace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rock City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Westwinds2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock City, IL and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rock City 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 Rock City apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Haven at Willow Creek starting at $1,650 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the North Rock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rock City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.71
The Haven at Willow Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.34
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
PARK AVENUE ESTATES2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Riverside Glen Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Kiwanis Manor Apartments3001 - updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
920 ON PARK1 Bedroom Style C1BR,1BA$1.47
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rock City

What type of rentals are currently available in Rock City?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Rock City, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,050. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rock City ranging from $600 to $2,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rock City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rock City ranges from $600 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,181.

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