Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North End Square Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (18 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. Windsor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. 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
Windsor Apartments3 bedroom 2 bathroom3BR,2BA$600
718 N Court St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103914 N Court St1BR,1BA$675
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North End Square, IL

As of June 24, 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 2 bedroom one bathroom Model at Carlton Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the Central Terrace 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
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$0.69
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper520 N Horsman St3BR,1BA$0.82
1018 Haskell Ave, Unit #31018 Haskell Ave2BR,1BA$0.89
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
718 N Court St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103914 N Court St1BR,1BA$1.08
515 Hill St, Unit 1515 Hill St1BR,1BA$1.00
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North End Square, Rockford, IL

Ranked #14

Among neighborhoods in Rockford, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the North End Square Neighborhood in Rockford, IL

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 $1,475.

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 10 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 $232 which is $1,243 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North End Square.

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