Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown/East Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (108 Rentals)

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property at 1103 Harlem Blvd

$1,150

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$1,150
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1103 Harlem Blvd, Unit 2, upper

1103 Harlem Blvd
RockfordIL61103

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property at 4534 Apple Orchard Ln

$1,400

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4534 Apple Orchard Ln

RockfordIL61108
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Rockford Housing Authority
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockford Housing Authority

223 S Winnebago StRockford, IL 61102
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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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS

4878 Creekview RdRockford, IL 61108
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167 Flintridge Dr
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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Versailles Place Apartments priced from $775. Roberts Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Midtown/East apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$775
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$820
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$875
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown/East, IL

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown/East area is the $1.24 price per square foot 718 Medford Dr Model at 718 Medford Dr, Unit 718 Medford Dr in the in the East Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Midtown/East apartment is the 3BR/1.5BA Model at 4401-4415 Eastridge Dr starting at $1,575 with a $1.13 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
718 Medford Dr, Unit 718 Medford Dr718 Medford Dr3BR,2BA$1.24
4401-4415 Eastridge Dr3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.13
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.86
1725 Remington Rd, Unit Apartment #11725 Remington Rd2BR,1BA$1.10
**CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES**Upper floor with dishwasher2BR,1BA$1.31
2912 Charles St, Unit A2912 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.19
6840 Harrison Ave, Unit 6840 harrison avenue6840 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown/East Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown/East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown/East Apartment is $775 at Versailles Place Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Midtown/East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown/East is starting from $825 at Windsor Apartments.

What is the most affordable Midtown/East Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Midtown/East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 4401-4415 Eastridge Dr and starts from $1,575.

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