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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 (25 Rentals)
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The Arbors
3936 Eagle DrRockford, IL 61103
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$491 - $1,2632 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown/East Studio Apartments | $1,231 | $850 | $1,399 |
| Midtown/East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $964 | $480 | $1,699 |
| Midtown/East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $480 | $2,500 |
| Midtown/East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $568 | $4,734 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown/East Neighborhood of Rockford, IL.
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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. Millbrook Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $491. Here are the most affordable Midtown/East apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
| Millbrook Townhomes | A 30 | 2BR,1BA | $491 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| The Arbors | One Bedroom Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Riverside Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown/East, IL
As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown/East area is the $0.87 price per square foot A 3x2.5 Model at Millbrook Townhomes in the in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,263. The second greatest value Midtown/East apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 3428 Harrison Ave starting at $1,500 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Rolling Green 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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| Millbrook Townhomes | A 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.87 |
| 3428 Harrison Ave | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| 409 Grove St | 409 Grove St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.83 |
| 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 |
| 3312 Sablewood Dr, Unit 1 | 3312 Sablewood Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 1407 7th Ave, Unit 1 down | 1407 7th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Immaculate Updated 2 Bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 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 $900.
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 $1,800.
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 12 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 $286 which is $1,514 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown/East.
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