1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IL (154 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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718 N Court St
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718 N Court St

718 N Court 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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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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Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 09, 2025

There are currently 368 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Rockford, IL that range in price from $480 to $1,600. Midtown/East, Outer Midtown East and Northwest Rockford 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/East22$945$480
Outer Midtown East22$945$480
Northwest Rockford17$874$480
Southwest Rockford17$874$480
Central Park15$899$480
North End Square15$899$480
Edgewater Winnebago14$899$480
North Highland Square13$850$480
Highland Winnebago12$825$480
Midtown Rockford12$750$480

Largest Available Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rockford, IL is found at Creekview Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE:: in the East Rockford neighborhood and is 840 square feet priced from $1,025. Riverside Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE:: in the North Rock neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $1,145. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Rockford:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Creekview Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE::Newly Renovated 1BR840 Sq Ft$1,025
Riverside Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE::1br/1ba with washer and dryer800 Sq Ft$1,145
Halsted Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 725 sqft725 Sq Ft$899
Immaculate 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR/1.0BA700 Sq Ft$850
The ArborsOne Bedroom Willow680 Sq Ft$899
1404 E State St Apartments1404 Nook660 Sq Ft$1,050
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath650 Sq Ft$715
***CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES***Garden600 Sq Ft$1,000

Cheapest Available Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 09, 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 $1,023. 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
Immaculate 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR/1.0BA$850
The ArborsOne Bedroom Cypress$850

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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

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,023.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rockford is a 840 square feet unit starting from $1,025 at Creekview Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE::.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Rockford is currently 700 sq ft.

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