Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North End Square Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (17 Rentals)

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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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Somerset Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

1020 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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718 N Court St
1 Bedroom Apartments

718 N Court St

718 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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Valencia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Apartments

500-518 Fisher AveRockford, IL 61103
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Mandel Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mandel Apartments

838 N Church StRockford, IL 61103
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North End Square, Rockford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available North End Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North End Square 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 North End Square 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
Longwood Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$718
The ArborsOne Bedroom Cypress1BR,1BA$800
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North End Square, IL

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the North End Square area is the $0.75 price per square foot 1510 School St Model at 1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value North End Square apartment is the 216 Adams St Model at 216 Adams St, Unit 1 starting at $1,150 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Rolling Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North End Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor1510 School St3BR,1BA$0.75
216 Adams St, Unit 1216 Adams St3BR,1BA$1.15
3312 Sablewood Dr, Unit 13312 Sablewood Dr2BR,1BA$1.15
1018 Haskell Ave, Unit #21018 Haskell Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
216 N 4th St, Unit 1216 N 4th St1BR,1BA$1.23
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
1119 N Winnebago St, Unit Upper1119 N Winnebago St2BR,1BA$1.16
2857 City View Dr, Unit 32857 City View Dr1BR,1BA$1.44
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North End Square, Rockford, IL

Ranked #14

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

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Illinois including North End Square, Rockford, and the greater Rockford area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North End Square Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North End Square?

The cheapest apartment in North End Square is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in North End Square costs $1,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North End Square?

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 9 regular apartments in North End Square 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 North End Square?

Cheap apartments in North End Square have an average cost of $330 which is $995 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North End Square.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!