Cheap Apartments for Rent near Rockford, IA from $300 (45 Rentals)

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Northern Place Apartments
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$875 - $1,350
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$795 - $1,270
Required Monthly Fees
$80
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$875 - $1,350
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

Northern Place Apartments

203 SW 31st StAustin, MN 55912
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Parkview Place
$1,160 - $1,460
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$1,045 - $1,345
Required Monthly Fees
$115
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$1,160 - $1,460
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkview Place

303 27th St SWAustin, MN 55912
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Shalom Tower II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shalom Tower II

321 4th St NEMason City, IA 50401
Senior Living
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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 1506 7th St SE

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1506 7th St 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
Senior Living
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Urban Flats South
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Flats South

917 W 23rd StCedar Falls, IA 50613
property at 302 19th St NE

$1,095

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$1,095
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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

302 19th St NE

AustinMN55912
property at 1111 4th St NW

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1111 4th St NW

AustinMN55912
property at 1206 10th St NE

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1206 10th St NE

AustinMN55912

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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 The Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $350. Key Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences on College Hill4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment4BR,1BA$350
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$500
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (Aug '25)1BR,1BA$815
Gold Falls Villa Apartments2BR/1 Bath2BR,1BA$815
Thunder Ridge ApartmentsStylish 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Apartment with Bal...1BR,1BA$920
Irish Hospital Apartments2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$925
Rolling Meadows Apartments3 bedroom/2bath3BR,2BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IA and Nearby

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockford area is the $1.17 price per square foot Palace Apartments - Two Bedrooms Model at Palace Apartments in the starting from $1,520. 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.
Palace ApartmentsPalace Apartments - Two Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.17
UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.26
Rolling Meadows Apartments3 bedroom/2bath3BR,2BA$0.96
Cedar Village Community2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.08
The Residences on College Hill4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment4BR,1BA$0.39
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 082BR,1BA$1.46
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (Aug '25)1BR,1BA$1.27
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Regency Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$0.35
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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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 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 $815 at Gold Falls Villa 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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