
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North End Square Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (15 Rentals)
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North End Square, Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North End Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North End Square Studio Apartments | $1,161 | $850 | $1,399 |
North End Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,021 | $480 | $1,699 |
North End Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,187 | $480 | $2,500 |
North End Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,209 | $950 | $1,399 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North End Square Neighborhood of Rockford, IL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Riverside Terrace Apartments | Riverside Terrace - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Riverside Apartments | Studio with washer and dryer | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North End Square, IL
As of September 28, 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 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 North End Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor | 1510 School St | 3BR,1BA | $0.75 |
Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper | 520 N Horsman St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Riverside Glen Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Valkommen Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
1404 E State St Apartments | 1404 Nook | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Riverside Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Riverside Apartments | Studio with washer and dryer | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth End Square, Rockford, IL
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,345.
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 $273 which is $1,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North End Square.
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