1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IL (174 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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Valencia Apartments
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Valencia Apartments

500-518 Fisher AveRockford, IL 61103
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4536 Trevor Cir
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4536 Trevor Cir

4536 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109

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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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Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 20, 2025

There are currently 383 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/East24$997$480
Outer Midtown East24$997$480
Highland Winnebago18$995$480
North Highland Square18$995$480
Midtown Rockford16$995$480
Downtown Rockford15$995$480
Jackson Oaks15$995$480
Palmwood14$995$480
Midtown Winnebago13$997$480
Rolling Green13$995$700

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 1,070 square feet priced from $1,635. Versailles Place Apartments in the East Rockford neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $730. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Rockford:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Pembrook Place ApartmentsChestnut | Apartment1,070 Sq Ft$1,635
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath900 Sq Ft$730
Residences at Talcott871 Sq Ft$1,500
Creekview Apartments - First Month FREE!Newly Renovated 1BR+840 Sq Ft$1,025
Riverside Apartments1br/1ba with washer and dryer800 Sq Ft$1,095
Wesleyan Apartments2513 Wesleyan Ave750 Sq Ft$1,095
Windsor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath700 Sq Ft$855
1404 E State St Apartments1404 Nook660 Sq Ft$1,195
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath650 Sq Ft$715
Nu-State Apartments1 BED559 Sq Ft$1,365

Cheapest Available Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 20, 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 $1,041. 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
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath$730
Beacon Hill ApartmentsPrimrose - Beacon Hill$839
Windsor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$855
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave$995
Riverside Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA$995
Riverside ApartmentsStudio with washer and dryer$995
Creekview Apartments - First Month FREE!Newly Renovated 1BR$995

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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 $1,041.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rockford is a 1,070 square feet unit starting from $1,635 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 420 sq ft.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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