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

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511 S 2nd St

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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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718 N Court St
1 Bedroom Apartments

718 N Court St

718 N Court 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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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Windsor Apartments3 bedroom 2 bathroom3BR,2BA$600
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
916 N Church St, Unit Upper Apt.916 N Church St2BR,1BA$0.90
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.79
1118 9th Ave, Unit #11118 9th Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor1510 School St3BR,1BA$0.75
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper520 N Horsman St3BR,1BA$0.82
1229 S Church St, Unit #21229 S Church St3BR,1BA$1.03
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
2908 Charles St, Unit B2908 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.09
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brown Hills Knightsville, Rockford, IL

Ranked #25

Among neighborhoods in Rockford, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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