
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $500 (29 Rentals)
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East Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Rockford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,193 | $995 | $1,565 |
East Rockford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $950 | $2,195 |
East Rockford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,763 | $1,640 | $3,811 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL.
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Cheapest Available East Rockford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Rockford area of Rockford, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Versailles Place Apartments priced from $730. Creekview Apartments - Half off 1st month! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable East Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Versailles Place Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
Creekview Apartments - Half off 1st month! | Newly Renovated 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Terra Creek Apartments | Yellowstone | 2BR,1BA | $1,520 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Rockford, IL
As of October 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Rockford area is the $1.57 price per square foot Yellowstone Model at Terra Creek Apartments in the in the East Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,520. The second greatest value East Rockford apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bath Model at Versailles Place Apartments starting at $830 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the East Rockford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Terra Creek Apartments | Yellowstone | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Versailles Place Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Creekview Apartments - Half off 1st month! | Newly Renovated 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Rockford, Rockford, IL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the East Rockford Neighborhood in Rockford, IL
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Rockford Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Rockford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Rockford is starting from $830 at Versailles Place Apartments.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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