Cheap Homes for Rent in Midtown/East Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $800 (17 Rentals)

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Millbrook TownhomesA 302BR,1BA$491
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$730
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown/East, IL

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown/East area is the $0.36 price per square foot A 30 Model at Millbrook Townhomes in the in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood starting from $491. The second greatest value Midtown/East apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Model at Windsor Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.67 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.
Millbrook TownhomesA 302BR,1.5BA$0.36
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$0.83
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis Ave - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Creekview Apartments - First Month FREE!Newly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
2908 Charles St, Unit B2908 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.03
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Midtown/East, Rockford, IL

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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown/East

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

There are currently 280 Apartments for Rent in Midtown/East, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,805. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown/East ranging from $800 to $2,500.

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 $800 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,486.

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