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

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130 Flintridge Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

130 Flintridge Dr

130 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107

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4436 Lori Dr
5 Bedroom Apartments

4436 Lori Dr

4436 Lori DrRockford, IL 61114
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4141 Eastridge Dr
4 Bedroom Apartments

4141 Eastridge Dr

4141 Eastridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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142 Flintridge Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

142 Flintridge Dr

142 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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186 Flintridge Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

186 Flintridge Dr

186 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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4131 Eastridge Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4131 Eastridge Ave

4131 Eastridge AveRockford, IL 61107
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3936 Sage Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3936 Sage Dr

3936 Sage DrRockford, IL 61114
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4703 Turner St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4703 Turner St

4703 Turner StRockford, IL 61107
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CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS

4878 Creekview RdRockford, IL 61108
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Ridgeview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgeview Apartments

331-335 Ridgeview AveRockford, IL 61107
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4321 Lori Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4321 Lori Dr

4321 Lori DrRockford, IL 61114
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138 Flintridge Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

138 Flintridge Dr

138 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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Flintridge Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Flintridge Court

4864 Flintridge CtRockford, IL 61107
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Midvale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midvale Apartments

5410 Midvale DrRockford, IL 61108
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Greencastle of Munford
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greencastle of Munford

2750 N Mulford RdRockford, IL 61114
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4403 Lori Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4403 Lori Dr

4403 Lori DrRockford, IL 61114
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East Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Rockford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Rockford area of Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Versailles Place Apartments priced from $875. Immaculate 1 Bedroom Apartment has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable East Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$875
Immaculate 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Immaculate 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Creekview Apartments - OPEN HOUSE - 2/15!Newly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$995
Immaculate Updated 3 Bedroom one 1 Bath with Garage3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1,250
2 Bedroom with In-Unit Washer Dryer plus Garage ParkingNewly Remodeled 2Br with In-Unit Washer/Dryer &...2BR,1BA$1,499
Terra Creek ApartmentsTeton2BR,2BA$1,695
Harbour EastChesapeake2BR,2BA$1,895
Forest Glen ApartmentsEvergreen3BR,2BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Rockford, IL

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Rockford area is the $1.10 price per square foot Avalon Model at Harbour East in the in the East Rockford neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value East Rockford apartment is the Evergreen Model at Forest Glen Apartments starting at $1,925 with a $1.48 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harbour EastAvalon2BR,2.5BA$1.10
Forest Glen ApartmentsEvergreen3BR,2BA$1.48
Terra Creek ApartmentsTeton2BR,2BA$1.54
Immaculate Updated 3 Bedroom one 1 Bath with Garage3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.25
2 Bedroom with In-Unit Washer Dryer plus Garage ParkingNewly Remodeled 2Br with In-Unit Washer/Dryer &...2BR,1BA$1.57
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
Creekview Apartments - OPEN HOUSE - 2/15!Newly Renovated 1BR+Washer/dryer1BR,1BA$1.36
Immaculate 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.33

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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 $875 at Versailles Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Immaculate Updated 3 Bedroom one 1 Bath with Garage and starts from $1,250.

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