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Rockford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rockford, IL

Pricing Updated: 09/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rockford, IL area range in price from $800 to $2,750 with an overall median price of $1,737. The three Rockford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Camp Grant at $1,200, Airport at $800, and Outer South Rockford at $800. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rockford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Camp Grant$1,200$1,2001
Airport$1,425$8009
Outer South Rockford$1,500$80013
South Rockford$1,500$80013
North Rockford$1,550$9006
Central/Southwest Rockford$1,575$90020
Midtown Rockford$1,575$8002
Outer Central Southwest Rockford$1,575$90020
Rolling Green$1,650$80014
Alpine Ridge$1,687$9009

Cheapest Available Rockford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Millbrook Townhomes in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $491. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Millbrook TownhomesA 302BR,1BA$491
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$730
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IL

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rockford area is the $0.87 price per square foot A 3x2.5 Model at Millbrook Townhomes in the in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,263. The second greatest value Rockford apartment is the 1510 School St Model at 1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor starting at $950 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Millbrook TownhomesA 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$0.87
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor1510 School St3BR,1BA$0.75
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper520 N Horsman St3BR,1BA$0.82
1229 S Church St, Unit #21229 S Church St3BR,1BA$1.03
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath balcony2BR,2BA$0.83
4722 Trevor Cir, Unit 14722 Trevor Cir1BR,1BA$1.00
2908 Charles St, Unit B2908 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.03
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rockford

What type of rentals are currently available in Rockford?

There are currently 360 Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,805. There are also 83 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rockford ranging from $800 to $2,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rockford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rockford ranges from $800 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,488.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rockford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rockford range from $568 to $3,805, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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