
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Park Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (15 Rentals)
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Central Park, Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Park Studio Apartments | $1,012 | $625 | $1,399 |
Central Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $960 | $480 | $1,599 |
Central Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,228 | $480 | $2,500 |
Central Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,175 | $950 | $1,595 |
Central Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $1,350 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Park Neighborhood of Rockford, IL.
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Cheapest Available Central Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Park 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 Central Park 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 |
718 N Court St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103 | 914 N Court St | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Park, IL
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Park area is the $0.75 price per square foot 1510 School St Model at 1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Central Park apartment is the 2 bedroom one bathroom Model at Carlton Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the North Rockford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor | 1510 School St | 3BR,1BA | $0.75 |
Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper | 520 N Horsman St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
718 N Court St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103 | 914 N Court St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
220 N 4th St, Unit #2 | 220 N 4th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
1226 N Main St, Unit 1226Apt4 | 1226 N Main St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Park, Rockford, IL
Ranked #20
Among neighborhoods in Rockford, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Central Park Neighborhood in Rockford, IL
Walk Score®
65 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Park Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Park?
The cheapest apartment in Central Park is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Central Park costs $1,475.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Park?
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 12 regular apartments in Central Park 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 Central Park?
Cheap apartments in Central Park have an average cost of $228 which is $1,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Park.
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