Cheap Homes for Rent in Rockdale, IL from $1,100 (16 Rentals)

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property at 222 Madison St

$1,340

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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222 Madison St, Unit 3E

222 Madison St
JolietIL60435

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property at 253 Wilcox St

$1,340

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$1,340

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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253 Wilcox St, Unit 209

253 Wilcox St
JolietIL60435
property at 212 Madison St

$1,340

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$1,340

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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212 Madison St, Unit 2F

212 Madison St
JolietIL60435
property at 109 N Center St

$1,399

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$1,399

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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109 N Center St, Unit G

109 N Center St
JolietIL60435

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property at 1353 Lakeview Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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1353 Lakeview Ave

RockdaleIL60436
property at 609 Ida St

$1,595

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$1,595

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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609 Ida St

JolietIL60436

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Rockdale, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rockdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockdale, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Stone Falls in the Sunset Point neighborhood priced from $949. Bays Tower Apartments in the Sunset Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package1BR,1BA$949
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Timber Pointe ApartmentsCypress 11BR,1BA$1,920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, IL

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockdale area is the $1.38 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Luxury Package Model at Stone Falls in the in the Sunset Point neighborhood starting from $1,259. The second greatest value Rockdale apartment is the Cypress 2 Model at Timber Pointe Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Breckenridge Cameo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
Timber Pointe ApartmentsCypress 21BR,1BA$2.44
1002 Belleview Ave, Unit #11002 Belleview Ave2BR,1BA$2.03
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$3.25

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rockdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Rockdale?

There are currently 96 Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, IL with pricing that ranges from $895 to $2,550. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rockdale ranging from $1,175 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rockdale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rockdale ranges from $1,175 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,442.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.