Cheap Homes for Rent in Midtown/East Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $900 (18 Rentals)

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2020 Midway Dr

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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. Roberts Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. 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
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath balcony2BR,2BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown/East, IL

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown/East area is the $0.71 price per square foot 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Model at Carlton Apartments in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Midtown/East apartment is the 1118 9th Ave Model at 1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 starting at $960 with a $0.71 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.
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.71
1118 9th Ave, Unit #11118 9th Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
Forest Glen ApartmentsEvergreen3BR,2BA$1.04
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
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$0.81
2807 Glenwood Ave, Unit #12807 Glenwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.79
2908 Charles St, Unit B2908 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.03
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown/East

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown/East?

There are currently 279 Apartments for Rent in Midtown/East, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,150. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown/East ranging from $900 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Midtown/East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Midtown/East ranges from $900 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,707.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Midtown/East?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Midtown/East range from $568 to $3,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,475 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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