
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IA from $300 (39 Rentals)
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18 S Adams Ave

Key West Apartments

Flats on 21

Gold Falls Villa Apartments

Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments

Pheasant Run Apartments

Brentwood Estates Apartments
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Pebble Creek Apartments

City Center Kent Apartments

The River Apartments & Townhomes

University Manor

UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS

Rolling Meadows Apartments

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Northern Place Apartments

Thunder Ridge Apartments
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1200 Jade Apartments

Federal Ave Rowhomes

Irish Hospital Apartments

Pilgrim Place Senior Housing (62+)

Cedar Village Community

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Lincoln Apartments LLC

The Meadows

The Delaware - Luxury Apartment's in Mason City!
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Webster Apartments

Shalom Tower II

1918 Olive St

The Manor

110 S 4th Ave W

101 1/2 N Mill St

603 Iowa St

Palisades
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Pointe West Apartments

121 Clinton St

Grant Village

1203 11th St NW

203 4th Ave S

303 Chestnut St

1102 3rd St NW

1102 3rd St NW
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Rockford, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Studio Apartments | $1,070 | $500 | $1,389 |
| Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $405 | $1,760 |
| Rockford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,352 | $745 | $2,279 |
| Rockford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $920 | $2,509 |
| Rockford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $937 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Rockford Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockford, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $350. Shalom Tower II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $405. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences on College Hill | 4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $350 |
| Shalom Tower II | Tower I Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $405 |
| Key Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $500 |
| 18 S Adams Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| Key West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| City Center Kent Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Manor | 1bd 1 bth | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| The River Apartments & Townhomes | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $835 |
| Northern Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $860 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IA and Nearby
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockford area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Pinnacle Villages - Waverly in the starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Rockford apartment is the Pointe West - 2-bedroom apartments Model at Pointe West Apartments starting at $1,090 with a $0.99 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Villages - Waverly | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.44 |
| Pointe West Apartments | Pointe West - 2-bedroom apartments | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Cedar Village Community | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Lincoln Apartments LLC | Apt. 08 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Meadows | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Northern Place Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| University Manor | 1 BR/ 1 BA (June & Aug '25) | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| City Center Kent Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 18 S Adams Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 $525 at 18 S Adams Ave.
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 $835 at Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments.
What is the most affordable Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Village Community and starts from $1,095.
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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.