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

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3936 Sage Dr
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3936 Sage Dr

3936 Sage DrRockford, IL 61114

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Skyrise Apartments
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Skyrise Apartments

837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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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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Windsor Apartments
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Windsor Apartments

902 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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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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177 Flintridge Dr
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177 Flintridge Dr

177 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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2816 Rudeen Close
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2816 Rudeen Close

2816 Rudeen CloseRockford, IL 61108
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4418 Eastridge Dr
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4418 Eastridge Dr

4418 Eastridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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4424 Eastridge Dr
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4424 Eastridge Dr

4424 Eastridge DrRockford, IL 61107

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4651 GOVERNORS DR
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4651 GOVERNORS DR

4651 Governors DrRockford, IL 61109
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4604 Governors Dr
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4604 Governors Dr

4604 Governors DrRockford, IL 61109
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604 St. Louis Ave
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604 St. Louis Ave

604 St. Louis AveRockford, IL 61104
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Forest View Apartments
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Forest View Apartments

2020 Forest View RdRockford, IL 61108
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3036 La Salle Ave
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3036 La Salle Ave

3036 La Salle AveRockford, IL 61114
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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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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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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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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.