Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brown Hills Knightsville Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (48 Rentals)

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1616 13th Ave

RockfordIL61104

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Skyrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Skyrise Apartments

837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Somerset Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

1020 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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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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718 N Court St
1 Bedroom Apartments

718 N Court St

718 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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Windsor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

902 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Main Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Apartments

929-935 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Midtown Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Lofts

401-413 7th StRockford, IL 61104
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Burnham Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnham Lofts

202-206 W State StRockford, IL 61101
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Valkommen Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valkommen Plaza

310 7th StRockford, IL 61104
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William Brown Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

William Brown Lofts

226 S Main StRockford, IL 61101
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Brown Hills Knightsville, Rockford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brown Hills Knightsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brown Hills Knightsville area of Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority priced from $480. Longwood Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $718. Here are the most affordable Brown Hills Knightsville apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Longwood Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$718
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio,1BA$850
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis 1 Bed1BR,1BA$950
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$970
Luther Center Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100
1404 E State St Apartments1404 Nook1BR,1BA$1,195
1416 E State St Apartments1416 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brown Hills Knightsville, IL

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brown Hills Knightsville area is the $0.67 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Model at Windsor Apartments in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Brown Hills Knightsville apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Roberts Court starting at $970 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brown Hills Knightsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.97
1416 E State St Apartments1416 2 Bed 2 Bath w/ Shower2BR,2BA$1.76
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.23
1617 12th Ave, Unit upper1617 12th Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
Luther Center Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.57
1404 E State St Apartments1404 Nook1BR,1BA$1.81
Water Power Lofts1x11BR,1BA$2.27
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio ,1BA$1.62
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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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 Brown Hills Knightsville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brown Hills Knightsville?

The cheapest apartment in Brown Hills Knightsville is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Brown Hills Knightsville costs $1,375.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brown Hills Knightsville?

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 10 regular apartments in Brown Hills Knightsville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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