Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (15 Rentals)

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2816 Rudeen CloseRockford, IL 61108

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Midtown Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Rockford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Rockford area of Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority priced from $480. Longwood Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $718. Here are the most affordable Midtown Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Longwood Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$718
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio,1BA$850
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave1BR,1BA$895
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Rockford, IL

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Rockford area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 3428 Harrison Ave in the in the Rolling Green neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Midtown Rockford apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Roberts Court starting at $970 with a $0.97 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$1.20
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.97
1725 Remington Rd, Unit Apartment #11725 Remington Rd2BR,1BA$1.13
1416 E State St Apartments1416 2 Bed 2 Bath w/ Shower2BR,2BA$1.76
1617 12th Ave, Unit upper1617 12th Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
Luther Center Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.57
Harrison Beach ApartmentsNewly Remodeled 1br/1ba1BR,1BA$1.83
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave1BR,1BA$1.49
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio ,1BA$1.62
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Midtown Rockford costs $1,675.

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 11 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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