
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IL from $480 (60 Rentals)


1019 12th Ave

813 3rd Ave

1007 Garfield Ave, Unit 4

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Roberts Court

2323 Douglas St

Halsted Park Apartments

Beacon Hill Apartments

Great Oaks Apartments
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1359 Charles St

Creekview Apartments

Wesleyan Apartments

Riverside Terrace Apartments

Riverside Apartments

Harrison Beach Apartments

545 Sandra Ln

Water Power Lofts

3936 Sage Dr

Valley View Senior Apartments
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Skyrise Apartments

2439 Holmes St

Somerset Apartments

CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS

167 Flintridge Dr

Valencia Apartments

Longwood Garden Apartments

Windsor Apartments

Jane Addams Park Apartments

Versailles Place Apartments
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914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103

Mandel Apartments

718 N Court St

Crestview Manor

Carthage Apartments

177 Flintridge Dr

Buckingham Square Apartments

2816 Rudeen Close

4418 Eastridge Dr

4424 Eastridge Dr
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4651 GOVERNORS DR

6014-6066 Boxwood Dr

4604 Governors Dr

604 St. Louis Ave

Forest View Apartments

Main Street Apartments

3036 La Salle Ave

Ridgeview Apartments

Luther Center Senior Apartments

CA Flats
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Studio Apartments | $1,261 | $750 | $2,039 |
| Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,102 | $480 | $1,810 |
| Rockford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $480 | $2,445 |
| Rockford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $1,095 | $4,110 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rockford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rockford is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rockford?
The cheapest apartment in Rockford is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Rockford costs $1,485.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rockford?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Rockford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rockford?
Cheap apartments in Rockford have an average cost of $382 which is $1,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rockford.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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