Cheap Apartments for Rent near Rockford, IA from $500 (36 Rentals)

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Flats on 21
$689 - $1,798

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Base Rent$689 - $1,798
Total Monthly Price$689 - $1,798
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Flats on 21

1310 21st Ave NWAustin, MN 55912
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Webster Apartments
$1,035 - $1,150

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Base Rent$1,035 - $1,150
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12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Webster Apartments

403 12th St NEAustin, MN 55912
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Shalom Tower II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shalom Tower II

321 4th St NEMason City, IA 50401
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The Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Manor

4 3rd St NWMason City, IA 50401
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Palisades
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palisades

2340 River RoadIowa Falls, IA 50126
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property at 802 9th Ave SE
$900

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802 9th Ave SE

AustinMN55912
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Pointe West Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe West Apartments

1901 W 18th StCedar Falls, IA 50613
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Grant Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grant Village

815-843 6th St SWMason City, IA 50401
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Urban Flats South
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Flats South

917 W 23rd StCedar Falls, IA 50613

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Rockford, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rockford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockford, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Regency Apartments priced from $200. The Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $299. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$200
The Residences on College Hill4 Bed 1 Bath-W/D In Unit4BR,1BA$299
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$500
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
Brentwood Estates ApartmentsBrentwood Unfurnished1BR,1BA$795
Rolling Meadows Apartments1 bedroom/1bath1BR,1BA$800
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (Aug '25)1BR,1BA$815
Thunder Ridge Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Balcony1BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IA and Nearby

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockford area is the $1.00 price per square foot Pointe West - 2-bedroom apartments Model at Pointe West Apartments in the starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Rockford apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS starting at $1,325 with a $1.26 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pointe West ApartmentsPointe West - 2-bedroom apartments2BR,2BA$1.00
UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.26
The Residences on College Hill4 Bed 1 Bath-W/D In Unit4BR,1BA$0.33
The Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.40
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (Aug '25)1BR,1BA$1.27
Brentwood Estates ApartmentsBrentwood Unfurnished1BR,1BA$1.32
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Regency Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$0.35
Rolling Meadows Apartments1 bedroom/1bath1BR,1BA$1.40
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rockford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rockford is at Key Apartments listed at $500.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockford Apartment is $200 at Regency Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rockford is starting from $900 at City Center Kent Apartments.

What is the most affordable Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rolling Meadows Apartments and starts from $975.

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