
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brown Hills Knightsville Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (16 Rentals)
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Brown Hills Knightsville, Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brown Hills Knightsville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Brown Hills Knightsville Studio Apartments | $973 | $625 | $1,399 |
Brown Hills Knightsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,014 | $480 | $1,599 |
Brown Hills Knightsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $480 | $2,500 |
Brown Hills Knightsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,211 | $950 | $1,500 |
Brown Hills Knightsville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brown Hills Knightsville Neighborhood of Rockford, IL.
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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. Windsor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Brown Hills Knightsville apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
Windsor Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $600 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Creekview Apartments | Newly Renovated 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brown Hills Knightsville, IL
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brown Hills Knightsville area is the $0.90 price per square foot 916 N Church St Model at 916 N Church St, Unit Upper Apt. in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Brown Hills Knightsville apartment is the 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Model at Carlton Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the North Rockford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brown Hills Knightsville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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916 N Church St, Unit Upper Apt. | 916 N Church St | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Carlton Apartments | 3 bedroom 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 | 1118 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor | 1510 School St | 3BR,1BA | $0.75 |
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper | 520 N Horsman St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
1229 S Church St, Unit #2 | 1229 S Church St | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
2908 Charles St, Unit B | 2908 Charles St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBrown Hills Knightsville, Rockford, IL
Ranked #25
Among neighborhoods in Rockford, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Brown Hills Knightsville, Rockford, IL
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
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Getting Around the Brown Hills Knightsville Neighborhood in Rockford, IL
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brown Hills Knightsville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brown Hills Knightsville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brown Hills Knightsville is under $945.
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 $1,350.
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 9 regular apartments in Brown Hills Knightsville 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 Brown Hills Knightsville?
Cheap apartments in Brown Hills Knightsville have an average cost of $220 which is $1,130 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brown Hills Knightsville.
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