1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IL (147 Rentals)

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2439 Holmes St
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2439 Holmes St

2439 Holmes StRockford, IL 61108
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Somerset Apartments
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Somerset Apartments

1020 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS
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CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS

4878 Creekview RdRockford, IL 61108
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167 Flintridge Dr
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167 Flintridge Dr

167 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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4536 Trevor Cir
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4536 Trevor Cir

4536 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109
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Valencia Apartments
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Valencia Apartments

500-518 Fisher AveRockford, IL 61103
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Skyrise Apartments
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Skyrise Apartments

837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Mandel Apartments
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Mandel Apartments

838 N Church StRockford, IL 61103
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718 N Court St
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718 N Court St

718 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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4710 Trevor Cir
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4710 Trevor Cir

4710 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109
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Crestview Manor
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Crestview Manor

2319 Eastmoreland AveRockford, IL 61108
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Carthage Apartments
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Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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Ridgeview Apartments
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Ridgeview Apartments

331-335 Ridgeview AveRockford, IL 61107
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CA Flats
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CA Flats

327 W Jefferson StRockford, IL 61102
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Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 04, 2025

There are currently 222 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 Central Park 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/East12$1,045$480
Outer Midtown East12$1,045$480
Central Park9$995$480
Edgewater Winnebago9$995$480
Highland Winnebago9$985$480
North End Square9$995$480
North Highland Square9$945$480
Northwest Rockford9$995$480
Southwest Rockford9$995$480
Brown Hills Knightsville7$1,100$480

Largest Available Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rockford, IL is found at Pembrook Place Apartments in the Rolling Green neighborhood and is 965 square feet . Residences at Talcott in the Central Terrace neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 871 square feet and currently listed start at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Rockford:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Pembrook Place ApartmentsUpper & Lower Pines | Apartment965 Sq FtCall for Rates
Residences at Talcott871 Sq Ft$1,300
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR840 Sq Ft$1,025
Riverside Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE::1br/1ba with washer and dryer800 Sq Ft$1,145
1404 E State St Apartments1404 Bump660 Sq Ft$1,250
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath650 Sq Ft$715
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks550 Sq Ft$884
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 1 Bed542 Sq Ft$480

Cheapest Available Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 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 Bed, 1 bath Model at Roberts Court starting at $715 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rockford is currently $1,061. 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
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath$715
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks$884
Windsor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$895
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR$945
Riverside Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE::Studio with washer and dryer$1,045
1404 E State St Apartments1404 NE$1,095
Pembrook Place ApartmentsUpper & Lower Pines | Apartment$1,615

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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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Getting Around Rockford, IL

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45 / 100

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Most errands require a car

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44 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Rockford Apartments

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Rockford is $1,061.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rockford is a 965 square feet unit at Pembrook Place Apartments.

What is the average size for Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Rockford is currently 0 sq ft.

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