
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ethnic Village Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (40 Rentals)
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1019 12th Ave

813 3rd Ave

1029 Spafford Ave

1342 Home Pl, Unit 2

1616 13th Ave

1007 Garfield Ave, Unit 4

Roberts Court
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1002 Lincoln Ave, Unit 2

1359 Charles St

522-524 Lafayette Ave

906 S 5th St

1623 4th Ave, Unit 2

Water Power Lofts

Skyrise Apartments
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Somerset Apartments

Valencia Apartments

Haskell Park Apartments

Longwood Garden Apartments

Jane Addams Park Apartments

718 N Court St

Mandel Apartments

914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103
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Windsor Apartments

Carlton Apartments

Main Street Apartments

924 N Sunset Ave

Rockford Ridge

2915 Sherman Ave

314 N Longwood St

Luther Center Senior Apartments
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Midtown Lofts

Burnham Lofts

2809 Bildahl St

Valkommen Plaza

William Brown Lofts

Nu-State Apartments

1404 E State St

403 N Central Ave
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Ethnic Village, Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ethnic Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnic Village Studio Apartments | $1,074 | $750 | $1,399 |
| Ethnic Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,019 | $480 | $1,699 |
| Ethnic Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $480 | $2,300 |
| Ethnic Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,325 | $1,250 | $1,375 |
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Cheapest Available Ethnic Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ethnic Village area of Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority priced from $480. Roberts Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Ethnic Village apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| 529 N Main St | 529 N Main Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Rockford Ridge | 2BD 1 BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1,081 |
| Valkommen Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| 1416 E State St | 1416 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,395 |
| 1609-1613 E State St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ethnic Village, IL
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ethnic Village area is the $0.67 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Model at Windsor Apartments in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Ethnic Village apartment is the 1416 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1416 E State St starting at $1,495 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Rolling Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ethnic Village apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| 1416 E State St | 1416 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 1609-1613 E State St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Rockford Ridge | 2BD 1 BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Valkommen Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 529 N Main St | 529 N Main Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.62 |
| Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ethnic Village Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ethnic Village?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ethnic Village is at 529 N Main St listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ethnic Village Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ethnic Village Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ethnic Village Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ethnic Village is starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
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