Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central/Southwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $480 (13 Rentals)

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Rockford Housing Authority
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockford Housing Authority

223 S Winnebago StRockford, IL 61102
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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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Burnham Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnham Lofts

202-206 W State StRockford, IL 61101
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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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301 S Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

301 S Main St

301 S Main StRockford, IL 61101
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2305 School St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2305 School St

2305 School StRockford, IL 61101
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CA Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CA Flats

327 W Jefferson StRockford, IL 61102
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Rockford Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rockford Ridge

3552 Elm StRockford, IL 61102
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Blackhawk Courts
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Blackhawk Courts

338 15th AveRockford, IL 61104

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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 2 Beds unit found at Roberts Court priced from $970. Whitestone Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Central/Southwest Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$970
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main 1 Bed Front1BR,1BA$995
Rockford Ridge3BR 2BTH3BR,2BA$1,229

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

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central/Southwest Rockford area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Roberts Court in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $970. The second greatest value Central/Southwest Rockford apartment is the 3BR 2BTH Model at Rockford Ridge starting at $1,229 with a $1.25 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.
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Rockford Ridge3BR 2BTH3BR,2BA$1.25
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main 1 Bed Front1BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central/Southwest Rockford Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central/Southwest Rockford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central/Southwest Rockford Apartment is $995 at Whitestone Manor Apartments.

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