
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (12 Rentals)
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Midtown Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Rockford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Midtown Rockford Studio Apartments | $1,399 | $1,399 | $1,399 |
Midtown Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $860 | $480 | $1,500 |
Midtown Rockford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $480 | $2,500 |
Midtown Rockford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,134 | $950 | $1,700 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL.
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Cheapest Available Midtown Rockford Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Rockford, IL
As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Rockford area is the $0.71 price per square foot 1118 9th Ave Model at 1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $960. The second greatest value Midtown 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 Midtown Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 | 1118 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor | 1510 School St | 3BR,1BA | $0.75 |
Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper | 520 N Horsman St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
1229 S Church St, Unit #2 | 1229 S Church St | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
1018 Haskell Ave, Unit #3 | 1018 Haskell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
1914 18th Ave, Unit 3 | 1914 18th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
2908 Charles St, Unit B | 2908 Charles St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
515 Hill St, Unit 1 | 515 Hill St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMidtown Rockford, Rockford, IL
Ranked #38
Among neighborhoods in Rockford, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Midtown Rockford Neighborhood in Rockford, IL
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,399.
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 7 regular apartments in Midtown Rockford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Midtown Rockford?
Cheap apartments in Midtown Rockford have an average cost of $166 which is $1,233 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Rockford.
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