Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (63 Rentals)

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property at 2123 7th St

$1,050

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 28

2123 7th St

RockfordIL61104

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property at 1319 12th St

$1,175

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1319 12th St

RockfordIL61104
property at 1624 13th Ave

$1,200

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1624 13th Ave

RockfordIL61104
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303 S 3rd St, Unit Upstairs
$1,275
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303 S 3rd St, Unit Upstairs

303 S 3rd StRockford, IL 61104
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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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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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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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718 N Court St
1 Bedroom Apartments

718 N Court St

718 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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Windsor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

902 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Carlton Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Apartments

948 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Mainstreet Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mainstreet Apartments

929-935 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Midtown Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Lofts

401-413 7th StRockford, IL 61104
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Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Rockford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Rockford area of Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Windsor Apartments priced from $825. Carlton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$875
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$970
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave1BR,1BA$1,095
Valkommen Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,155
1404 E State St Apartments1404 Bump1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rockford, IL

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rockford area is the $0.73 price per square foot 303 S 3rd St Model at 303 S 3rd St, Unit Upstairs in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Downtown Rockford apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Model at Windsor Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
303 S 3rd St, Unit Upstairs303 S 3rd St2BR,1BA$0.73
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.97
1416 E State St Apartments1416 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.76
2912 Charles St, Unit A2912 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.19
1912 Charles St, Unit 2nd floor1912 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.36
Valkommen Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
1018 Haskell Ave, Unit #11018 Haskell Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave1BR,1BA$1.83

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Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Rockford Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rockford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rockford Apartment is $1,095 at Wesleyan Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Rockford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Rockford is starting from $825 at Windsor Apartments.

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