Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central/Southwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $600 (13 Rentals)

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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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Central/Southwest Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central/Southwest Rockford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central/Southwest Rockford area of Rockford, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 718 N Court St priced from $625. Roberts Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Central/Southwest Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
718 N Court St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main 1 Bed Side1BR,1BA$950
Rockford Ridge2BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1,046

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central/Southwest Rockford, IL

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central/Southwest Rockford 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/Southwest Rockford apartment is the 520 N Horsman St Model at 520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper starting at $950 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central/Southwest Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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
Rockford Ridge2BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.47
718 N Court St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
2802 S Main St, Unit #72802 S Main St1BR,1BA$1.04
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main 1 Bed Side1BR,1BA$1.58
1912 Sherman Ave, Unit #31912 Sherman Ave1BR,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central/Southwest Rockford, Rockford, IL

Ranked #32

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central/Southwest Rockford Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central/Southwest Rockford?

The cheapest apartment in Central/Southwest Rockford is 718 N Court St which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Central/Southwest Rockford costs $1,600.

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