Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $700 (15 Rentals)

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409 Hill St, Unit 4
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409 Hill St, Unit 4

409 Hill StRockford, IL 61107
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2816 Rudeen Close
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2816 Rudeen Close

2816 Rudeen CloseRockford, IL 61108
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Midtown Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Lofts

401-413 7th StRockford, IL 61104
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Cheapest Available Midtown Rockford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Rockford area of Rockford, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Roberts Court priced from $820. Valkommen Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,155. Here are the most affordable Midtown Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$820
Valkommen Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,155
Harrison Beach ApartmentsSpacious Newly Renovated 2b/1b2BR,1BA$1,299
1416 E State St Apartments1416 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,395
3428 Harrison Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Rockford, IL

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Rockford area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 3428 Harrison Ave in the in the Rolling Green neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Midtown Rockford apartment is the 409 Hill St Model at 409 Hill St, Unit 4 starting at $845 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3428 Harrison Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.64
409 Hill St, Unit 4409 Hill St1BR,1BA$0.86
1725 Remington Rd, Unit Apartment #11725 Remington Rd2BR,1BA$1.10
1416 E State St Apartments1416 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.76
Harrison Beach ApartmentsSpacious Newly Renovated 2b/1b2BR,1BA$1.62
1912 Charles St, Unit 2nd floor1912 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.36
Valkommen Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26
1623 Parmele St, Unit 1623 Parmele apt 21623 Parmele St2BR,1BA$1.31

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Midtown Rockford, Rockford, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Rockford Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Rockford?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Rockford is Roberts Court which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Midtown Rockford costs $1,687.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Rockford?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Midtown Rockford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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