Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown/East Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (59 Rentals)

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Skyrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Skyrise Apartments

837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Sun Valley Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Valley Terrace

3359 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103
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2439 Holmes St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2439 Holmes St

2439 Holmes StRockford, IL 61108
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Somerset Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

1020 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS
1 Bedroom Apartments

CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS

4878 Creekview RdRockford, IL 61108
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718 N Court St
1 Bedroom Apartments

718 N Court St

718 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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167 Flintridge Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

167 Flintridge Dr

167 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107

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Valencia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Apartments

500-518 Fisher AveRockford, IL 61103
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Mandel Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mandel Apartments

838 N Church StRockford, IL 61103
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Crestview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Manor

2319 Eastmoreland AveRockford, IL 61108
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Walden Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walden Woods

5523 Sandhutton CtRockford, IL 61108
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Carthage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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Midtown/East, Rockford, IL Local Guide

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. 718 N Court St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Midtown/East apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
718 N Court St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103914 N Court St1BR,1BA$675
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown/East, IL

As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown/East 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/East apartment is the 2 bedroom one bathroom Model at Carlton Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown/East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1118 9th Ave, Unit #11118 9th Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$0.69
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper520 N Horsman St3BR,1BA$0.82
1229 S Church St, Unit #21229 S Church St3BR,1BA$1.03
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath balcony2BR,2BA$0.77
2807 Glenwood Ave, Unit #12807 Glenwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.82
2908 Charles St, Unit B2908 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.03
718 N Court St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
2802 S Main St, Unit #72802 S Main St1BR,1BA$1.04
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Midtown/East, Rockford, IL

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Rockford. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $825.

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 $1,737.

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 10 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 $234 which is $1,503 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown/East.

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