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How much does it cost to rent a home in Rockford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,495 | $1,000 | $2,300 |
| Rockford 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,629 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Rockford 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,652 | $800 | $2,900 |
| Rockford 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,195 | $2,195 | $2,195 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rockford, IL
Pricing Updated: 07/04/2026Current apartment rentals in the Rockford, IL area range in price from $800 to $88,999 with an overall median price of $2,848. The three Rockford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Rockford at $1,400, Central/Southwest Rockford at $1,085, and Outer Central Southwest Rockford at $1,085. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rockford Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Rockford | $1,495 | $1,400 | 3 |
| Central/Southwest Rockford | $1,500 | $1,085 | 16 |
| Outer Central Southwest Rockford | $1,500 | $1,085 | 16 |
| Ellis Heights | $1,550 | $1,085 | 21 |
| West Rockford | $1,550 | $1,085 | 16 |
| Brown Hills Knightsville | $1,600 | $1,050 | 18 |
| Central Terrace | $1,600 | $1,100 | 19 |
| Churchill Grove | $1,600 | $1,050 | 20 |
| Coronado Haskell | $1,600 | $1,050 | 24 |
| Downtown Rockford | $1,600 | $1,050 | 23 |
Cheapest Available Rockford Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockford, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Roberts Court in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $820. Windsor Apartments in the Central Terrace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Versailles Place Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath balcony | 2BR,2BA | $835 |
| Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Creekview Apartments- Upcoming Open Houses! | Newly Renovated 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IL
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockford 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 Rockford apartment is the 2 bedroom one bathroom Model at Carlton Apartments starting at $875 with a $0.73 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| Versailles Place Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath balcony | 2BR,2BA | $0.77 |
| 409 Hill St, Unit 4 | 409 Hill St | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| 1725 Remington Rd, Unit Apartment #1 | 1725 Remington Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 5905 Walker Ave, Unit #3 | 5905 Walker Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Creekview Apartments- Upcoming Open Houses! | Newly Renovated 1BR+Washer/dryer | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| **CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES** | Upper floor with dishwasher | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 1623 Parmele St, Unit 1623 Parmele apt 2 | 1623 Parmele St | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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There are currently 371 Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IL with pricing that ranges from $775 to $3,919. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rockford ranging from $800 to $88,999.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rockford ranges from $800 to $88,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,541.
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