Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Airport Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $500 (29 Rentals)

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1616 13th Ave

RockfordIL61104

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2439 Holmes St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2439 Holmes St

2439 Holmes StRockford, IL 61108
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Crestview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Manor

2319 Eastmoreland AveRockford, IL 61108
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Carthage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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Hampton Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Woods

2665-2670 Lund AveRockford, IL 61109
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2816 Rudeen Close
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2816 Rudeen Close

2816 Rudeen CloseRockford, IL 61108
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4471 Carthage Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4471 Carthage Dr

4471 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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4604 Governors Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4604 Governors Dr

4604 Governors DrRockford, IL 61109
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4651 GOVERNORS DR
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4651 GOVERNORS DR

4651 Governors DrRockford, IL 61109
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4210-4212 7th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4210-4212 7th St

4210-4212 7th StRockford, IL 61109

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4551 Governors Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4551 Governors Dr

4551 Governors DrRockford, IL 61109
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4003 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4003 9th St

4003 9th StRockford, IL 61109
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4205 8th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4205 8th St

4205 8th StRockford, IL 61109
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4536 Trevor Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4536 Trevor Cir

4536 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109
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1720 Remington Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1720 Remington Rd

1720 Remington RdRockford, IL 61108
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Apple Orchard Townhomes
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apple Orchard Townhomes

4555-4568 Apple Orchard LnRockford, IL 61108
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Airport, Rockford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Airport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Airport area of Rockford, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wesleyan Apartments priced from $995. Harrison Beach Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Airport apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave1BR,1BA$995
Harrison Beach ApartmentsNewly Remodeled 1br/1ba1BR,1BA$1,099
3428 Harrison Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Airport, IL

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Airport area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 3428 Harrison Ave in the in the Rolling Green neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Airport apartment is the 1725 Remington Rd Model at 1725 Remington Rd, Unit Apartment #1 starting at $975 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Rolling Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Airport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3428 Harrison Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.20
1725 Remington Rd, Unit Apartment #11725 Remington Rd2BR,1BA$1.13
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave1BR,1BA$1.66
Harrison Beach ApartmentsNewly Remodeled 1br/1ba1BR,1BA$1.83

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