1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IL (187 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5260 Silver Dawn Ln

RockfordIL61109

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2123 7th St

RockfordIL61104
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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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4682 Trevor Cir
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4682 Trevor Cir

4682 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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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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1140 N Main St
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1140 N Main St

1140 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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1655 Charles St
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1655 Charles St

1655 Charles StRockford, IL 61104
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716 Kishwaukee Ct
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716 Kishwaukee Ct

716 Kishwaukee CtRockford, IL 61104
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805 N Court St
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805 N Court St

805 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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150 Loomis St
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150 Loomis St

150 Loomis StRockford, IL 61101
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977 Indian Ter
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977 Indian Ter

977 Indian TerRockford, IL 61103
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Conklin Apartments
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Conklin Apartments

2525 Conklin DrRockford, IL 61101
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925 N Church Rd
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925 N Church Rd

925 N Church RdRockford, IL 61103

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Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 20, 2026

There are currently 201 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Rockford, IL that range in price from $800 to $1,699. Midtown/East, Outer Midtown East and Edgewater 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/East12$1,095$800
Outer Midtown East12$1,095$800
Edgewater Winnebago8$1,050$800
North End Square8$1,050$800
North Highland Square8$1,085$800
Northwest Rockford8$1,050$800
Highland Winnebago7$1,095$800
Outer Northwest Rockford7$1,000$800
Outer South Rockford7$1,110$937
South Rockford7$1,110$937

Largest Available Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rockford, IL is found at Versailles Place Apartments in the East Rockford neighborhood and is 900 square feet priced from $775. Creekview Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 840 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
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath900 Sq Ft$775
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR+Washer/dryer840 Sq Ft$1,145
Beacon Hill ApartmentsBluebell730 Sq Ft$1,235
Valkommen Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bath676 Sq Ft$1,155
1404 E State St Apartments1404 Bump660 Sq Ft$1,250
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 1 Bedroom650 Sq Ft$1,095
Windsor Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath600 Sq Ft$995
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave600 Sq Ft$1,095
Park Towers ApartmentsOne Bedroom580 Sq Ft$1,015
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks550 Sq Ft$995

Cheapest Available Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 20, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rockford, IL is the 1 bedroom 1 bath Model starting from $775 at Versailles Place Apartments in the East Rockford neighborhood. The second most affordable Rockford 1 Bedroom is the Primrose at Great Oaks Model at Great Oaks Apartments starting at $995 in the Camp Grant neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rockford is currently $1,128. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Rockford:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath$775
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks$995
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR$995
Windsor Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath$995
Park Towers ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,015
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave$1,095
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 1 Bedroom$1,095
Valkommen Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,155
Beacon Hill ApartmentsOrchid$1,157

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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 Versailles Place Apartments listed at $775.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Rockford is $1,128.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rockford is a 900 square feet unit starting from $775 at Versailles 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 1,950 sq ft.

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