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Skyrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Skyrise Apartments

837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Sun Valley Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Valley Terrace

3359 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103
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2439 Holmes St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2439 Holmes St

2439 Holmes StRockford, IL 61108
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Somerset Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

1020 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS
1 Bedroom Apartments

CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS

4878 Creekview RdRockford, IL 61108
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718 N Court St
1 Bedroom Apartments

718 N Court St

718 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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167 Flintridge Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

167 Flintridge Dr

167 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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4551 Governors Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4551 Governors Dr

4551 Governors DrRockford, IL 61109
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4536 Trevor Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4536 Trevor Cir

4536 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109
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4710 Trevor Cir
1 Bedroom Apartments

4710 Trevor Cir

4710 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109

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Valencia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Apartments

500-518 Fisher AveRockford, IL 61103
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Mandel Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mandel Apartments

838 N Church StRockford, IL 61103
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4003 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4003 9th St

4003 9th StRockford, IL 61109

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Crestview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Manor

2319 Eastmoreland AveRockford, IL 61108
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Walden Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walden Woods

5523 Sandhutton CtRockford, IL 61108
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Rockford, IL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rockford, IL

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rockford, IL area range in price from $480 to $3,150 with an overall median price of $1,433. The three Rockford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Alpine Ridge at $825, Midtown Rockford at $480, and Outer Northwest Rockford at $715. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rockford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Alpine Ridge$1,122$82513
Midtown Rockford$1,124$48032
Outer Northwest Rockford$1,230$71521
Central/Southwest Rockford$1,287$71512
Outer Central Southwest Rockford$1,287$71512
West Rockford$1,287$71512
Brown Hills Knightsville$1,350$48033
Central Park$1,350$48034
Central Terrace$1,350$48028
Churchill Grove$1,350$48033

Cheapest Available Rockford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Roberts Court in the Central Terrace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks1BR,1BA$884
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath balcony2BR,2BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IL

As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rockford area is the $0.71 price per square foot 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Model at Carlton Apartments in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Rockford apartment is the 1118 9th Ave Model at 1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 starting at $960 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.71
1118 9th Ave, Unit #11118 9th Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor1510 School St3BR,1BA$0.75
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper520 N Horsman St3BR,1BA$0.82
1229 S Church St, Unit #21229 S Church St3BR,1BA$1.03
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath balcony2BR,2BA$0.81
2807 Glenwood Ave, Unit #12807 Glenwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.79
110 S Chicago Ave, Unit 110110 S Chicago Ave2BR,1BA$1.03
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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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

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45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockford Apartments

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 $1,433.

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 208 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 $244 which is $1,189 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rockford.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.