Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IA from $400 (12 Rentals)

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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 4 Beds unit found at Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $295. Shalom Tower II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $405. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences on College HillPrivate 1-Bedroom Apartment in a Spacious 4-Bed...4BR,1BA$295
Shalom Tower IITower I EfficiencyStudio,1BA$405
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$450
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$495
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IA and Nearby

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rockford area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Pebble Creek Apartments in the starting from $1,060. The second greatest value Rockford apartment is the Large 4-Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Roommate... Model at Residences on College Hill starting at $1,195 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood. 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.
Pebble Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$0.95
Residences on College HillLarge 4-Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Roommate...4BR,1BA$1.33
Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 172BR,1BA$1.36
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.70
Webster ApartmentsApt. 102BR,1BA$1.36
Palisades1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (Sept'25 )1BR,1BA$1.26
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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Getting Around Rockford, IA

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13 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Shalom Tower II listed at $405.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockford Apartment is $495 at City Center Kent 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 $525 at Residences on College Hill.

What is the most affordable Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northern Place Apartments and starts from $950.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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