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4682 Trevor Cir
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4682 Trevor Cir

4682 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109
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2816 Rudeen Close
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2816 Rudeen Close

2816 Rudeen CloseRockford, IL 61108
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501 N Prospect St
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501 N Prospect St

501 N Prospect StRockford, IL 61107

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1912 Bell Ave
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1912 Bell Ave

1912 Bell AveRockford, IL 61103
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4714 Trevor Cir
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4714 Trevor Cir

4714 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109
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3936 Sage Dr
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3936 Sage Dr

3936 Sage DrRockford, IL 61114
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150 Loomis St
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150 Loomis St

150 Loomis StRockford, IL 61101
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1312 7th St
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1312 7th St

1312 7th StRockford, IL 61104
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120 Regan St
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120 Regan St

120 Regan StRockford, IL 61107
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1118 Furman St
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1118 Furman St

1118 Furman StRockford, IL 61101

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Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 21, 2026

There are currently 443 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Rockford, IL that range in price from $480 to $1,699. Midtown/East, Outer Midtown East and Highland Winnebago are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Rockford with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Midtown/East26$995$480
Outer Midtown East26$995$480
Highland Winnebago20$950$480
Downtown Rockford17$950$480
Jackson Oaks17$950$480
Midtown Rockford17$950$480
Midtown Winnebago16$950$480
North Highland Square16$950$700
Northwest Rockford15$925$480
Southwest Rockford15$925$480

Largest Available Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rockford, IL is found at The Meadows in the East Rockford neighborhood and is 940 square feet priced from $1,550. Versailles Place Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $775. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Rockford:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The MeadowsCrossing Large One Bedroom One Bath940 Sq Ft$1,550
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath900 Sq Ft$775
Creekview Apartments-5/24 & 5/30 Open House!Newly Renovated 1BR+Washer/dryer840 Sq Ft$1,145
Beacon Hill ApartmentsBluebell Deluxe830 Sq Ft$1,258
Riverside Apartments-Open House 5/26 & 5/30!1br/1ba with washer and dryer800 Sq Ft$1,145
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis 1 Bed775 Sq Ft$950
Luther Center Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath700 Sq Ft$1,100
1404 E State St Apartments1404 Nook660 Sq Ft$1,195
Water Power Lofts1x1640 Sq Ft$1,450
Windsor Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath600 Sq Ft$995

Cheapest Available Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 21, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rockford, IL is the Park Terrace 1 Bed Model starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood. The second most affordable Rockford 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Longwood Garden Apartments starting at $718 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rockford is currently $1,040. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Rockford:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 1 Bed$480
Longwood Garden Apartments1 Bedroom$718
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath$775
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave$895
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main 1 Bed Side$950
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis 1 Bed$950
Creekview Apartments-5/24 & 5/30 Open House!Newly Renovated 1BR$995
Windsor Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath$995
Park Towers ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,015
Riverside Apartments-Open House 5/26 & 5/30!Studio with washer and dryer$1,045

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Rockford Overview

With a population of nearly 150,000, Rockford offers all the amenities of a big city without the traffic, congestion, or hassles associated with dense urban environments. Just 90 miles from the center of Chicago, Rockford is a good place to work, live and raise a family. There�s plenty of year-round recreation and cultural opportunities, and housing is affordable.

Why live in Rockford, IL?

The Rockford-Belvidere areas offer high wage auto and high tech manufacturing and health care jobs, along with employment in education and retail. The average commute length for Rockford residents in 2010 lasted 21 minutes, compared to 31 minutes for metropolitan Chicago residents. Besides enjoying an easy commute, Rockford provides all the big city benefits in clean and quiet environment without the high cost of living in nearby suburbs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Rockford Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Rockford with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Rockford is at Rockford Housing Authority listed at $480.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Rockford Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Rockford is $1,040.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Rockford Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rockford is a 940 square feet unit starting from $1,550 at The Meadows.

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