Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown/East Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $480 (110 Rentals)

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property at 1512 Harlem Blvd
$950

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Base Rent$950
Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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1512 Harlem Blvd

RockfordIL61103
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property at 3817 Sage Dr
$975 - $1,075
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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3817 Sage Dr

RockfordIL61114

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303 S 3rd St, Unit Upstairs
$1,275

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Base Rent$1,275
Total Monthly Price$1,275
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303 S 3rd St, Unit Upstairs

303 S 3rd StRockford, IL 61104
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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
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

167 Flintridge Dr

167 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107

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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 Millbrook Townhomes priced from $491. 3304 Sun Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Midtown/East apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Millbrook TownhomesC2BR,1BA$491
3304 Sun Valley2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$750
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$775
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$875
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$970
Riverside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$995
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main 1 Bed Front1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown/East, IL

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown/East area is the $0.73 price per square foot 303 S 3rd St Model at 303 S 3rd St, Unit Upstairs in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Midtown/East apartment is the Brighton Model at Harbour East starting at $1,800 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.
303 S 3rd St, Unit Upstairs303 S 3rd St2BR,1BA$0.73
Harbour EastBrighton2BR,2BA$1.13
Millbrook TownhomesC2BR,1.5BA$0.36
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.97
3304 Sun Valley2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.75
Hershey Manor ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Near Downtown Rockford2BR,1BA$1.11
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
2912 Charles St, Unit A2912 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.19

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Midtown/East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Midtown/East is at Riverside Apartments listed at $995.

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 $491 at Millbrook Townhomes.

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

The best deal on a cheap Midtown/East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3420 Harrison and starts from $1,400.

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