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Rockford Housing Authority
223 S Winnebago StRockford, IL 61102
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown/East Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (38 Rentals)
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409 9th St
409 9th StRockford, IL 61104
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Longwood Garden Apartments
1055 E State StRockford, IL 61104
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2802 S Main St, Unit #3
2802 S Main StRockford, IL 61102
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Roberts Court
719 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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The Arbors
3936 Eagle DrRockford, IL 61103
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414 8th St
414 8th StRockford, IL 61104
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Whitestone Manor Apartments
529 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
1118 Revell Ave
RockfordIL61107
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Wesleyan Apartments
2425 Wesleyan AveRockford, IL 61108
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1912 Charles St, Unit 2nd floor
1912 Charles StRockford, IL 61104
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Valley View Senior Apartments
3303 E State StRockford, IL 61108
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Skyrise Apartments
837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Sun Valley Terrace
3359 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103
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2439 Holmes St
2439 Holmes StRockford, IL 61108
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Somerset Apartments
1020 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS
4878 Creekview RdRockford, IL 61108
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167 Flintridge Dr
167 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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Valencia Apartments
500-518 Fisher AveRockford, IL 61103
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Casa Apartments - Rockford, IL
3304-3356 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103
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914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103
914 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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Haskell Park Apartments
325 N Church StRockford, IL 61101
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718 N Court St
718 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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Mandel Apartments
838 N Church StRockford, IL 61103
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Jane Addams Park Apartments
502 Seminary StRockford, IL 61104
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Carlton Apartments
948 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Crestview Manor
2319 Eastmoreland AveRockford, IL 61108
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Walden Woods
5523 Sandhutton CtRockford, IL 61108
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Carthage Apartments
4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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Versailles Place Apartments
5145 E State StRockford, IL 61108
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One bedroom apartment with balcony
177 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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Buckingham Square Apartments
4206 Florida DrRockford, IL 61108
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Main Street Apartments
929-935 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Immaculate Updated 2 Bedroom 1 bathroom
2816 Rudeen CloseRockford, IL 61108
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Immaculate 1 Bedroom Apartment
4418 Eastridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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Immaculate 1 Bedroom Apartment
4424 Eastridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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611 Lawn Drive, Unit Apartment #2/Upper Unit
611 Lawn DriveLoves Park, IL 61111
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Millbrook Townhomes
1754 Millbrook LaneCherry Valley, IL 61016
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Midtown/East, Rockford, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown/East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Midtown/East Studio Apartments | $1,461 | $850 | $1,943 |
| Midtown/East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,089 | $480 | $1,699 |
| Midtown/East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $480 | $2,300 |
| Midtown/East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $1,195 | $4,350 |
| Midtown/East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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Cheapest Available Midtown/East Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown/East 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/East apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
| Longwood Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $718 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $835 |
| Wesleyan Apartments | 2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Arbors | 1 Bedroom Alpine with Patio | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown/East, IL
As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown/East area is the $1.10 price per square foot Avalon Model at Harbour East in the in the East Rockford neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Midtown/East apartment is the 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at Versailles Place Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the East Rockford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown/East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Harbour East | Avalon | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.10 |
| Versailles Place Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.69 |
| 3428 Harrison Ave | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| 1030 N Church St, Unit 1030 N Church st | 1030 N Church St | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| 1505 Benton St, Unit 1507 | 1505 Benton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Riverside Glen Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 409 9th St | 409 9th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown/East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown/East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown/East is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown/East?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown/East is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Midtown/East costs $1,735.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown/East?
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 15 regular apartments in Midtown/East 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/East?
Cheap apartments in Midtown/East have an average cost of $266 which is $1,469 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown/East.
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