Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North End Square Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (42 Rentals)

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Skyrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Skyrise Apartments

837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
Senior Living
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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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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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718 N Court St
1 Bedroom Apartments

718 N Court St

718 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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Windsor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

902 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Carlton Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Apartments

948 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Main Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Apartments

929-935 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Burnham Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnham Lofts

202-206 W State StRockford, IL 61101
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Valkommen Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valkommen Plaza

310 7th StRockford, IL 61104
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William Brown Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

William Brown Lofts

226 S Main StRockford, IL 61101
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1404 E State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1404 E State St

1404 E State StRockford, IL 61104
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Nu-State Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nu-State Apartments

119 N Church stRockford, IL 61101
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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 $820. 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$820
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
529 N Main St529 N Main StudioStudio,1BA$850
Halsted Park ApartmentsRare Find - Remodeled StudioStudio,1BA$899
Park Towers ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Riverside ApartmentsStudio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1,045
Valkommen Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,155
1416 E State St1416 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North End Square, IL

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the North End Square area is the $0.67 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Model at Windsor Apartments in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value North End Square apartment is the 1416 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1416 E State St starting at $1,495 with a $1.87 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.
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
1416 E State St1416 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
Valkommen Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Riverside ApartmentsStudio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1.61
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Park Towers ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
529 N Main St529 N Main StudioStudio ,1BA$1.62
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98
Halsted Park ApartmentsRare Find - Remodeled StudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North End Square, Rockford, IL

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 a cheap apartment in North End Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North End Square is under $1,395.

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 $1,350.

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 1 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 $279 which is $1,071 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North End Square.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.