
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North End Square Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (42 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North End Square area of Rockford.


1029 Spafford Ave

The Arbors

1007 Garfield Ave, Unit 4

Roberts Court

2323 Douglas St

Halsted Park Apartments
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522-524 Lafayette Ave

133 S Chicago Ave

Riverside Terrace Apartments

Riverside Apartments

2215-2217 Hecker Ave

Riverside Glen Apartments

Water Power Lofts

Skyrise Apartments
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Sun Valley Terrace

Somerset Apartments

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Valencia Apartments

Haskell Park Apartments

Longwood Garden Apartments

914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103

Mandel Apartments
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718 N Court St

Windsor Apartments

Carlton Apartments

Hershey Manor Apartments

Kemper Manor Apartments

Main Street Apartments

2021 2nd Ave

924 N Sunset Ave
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314 N Longwood St

Luther Center Senior Apartments

Burnham Lofts

Valkommen Plaza

William Brown Lofts

1404 E State St

Nu-State Apartments

403 N Central Ave
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2804 Kenmore Ave

Park Towers Apartments
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North End Square Studio Apartments | $974 | $750 | $1,399 |
| North End Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,033 | $480 | $1,699 |
| North End Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,270 | $480 | $2,300 |
| North End Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $1,095 | $1,399 |
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There are currently 42 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 $820. Here are the most affordable North End Square apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| 529 N Main St | 529 N Main Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Halsted Park Apartments | Rare Find - Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Park Towers Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Riverside Terrace Apartments | Riverside Terrace - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Riverside Apartments | Studio with washer and dryer | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Valkommen Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| 1416 E State St | 1416 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| 1416 E State St | 1416 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Valkommen Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Riverside Apartments | Studio with washer and dryer | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Riverside Terrace Apartments | Riverside Terrace - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Park Towers Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 529 N Main St | 529 N Main Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.62 |
| Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Halsted Park Apartments | Rare Find - Remodeled Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth End Square, Rockford, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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.
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