Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Highland Square Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $500 (29 Rentals)

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Skyrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Skyrise Apartments

837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Somerset Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

1020 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS

4878 Creekview RdRockford, IL 61108
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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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167 Flintridge Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

167 Flintridge Dr

167 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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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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Carlton Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Apartments

948 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Crestview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Manor

2319 Eastmoreland AveRockford, IL 61108
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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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North Highland Square, Rockford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Highland Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Highland Square area of Rockford, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Roberts Court priced from $715. Longwood Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $718. Here are the most affordable North Highland Square apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Longwood Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$718
Immaculate 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Immaculate 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis 1 Bed1BR,1BA$950
Creekview Apartments - OPEN HOUSE - 2/15!Newly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$995
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave1BR,1BA$995
***CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES***Garden2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Highland Square, IL

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Highland Square area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at Immaculate Updated 3 Bedroom one 1 Bath with Garage in the in the East Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value North Highland Square apartment is the 4126 Laramie Lane Model at Laramie Apartment Homes starting at $1,195 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Rolling Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Highland Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Immaculate Updated 3 Bedroom one 1 Bath with Garage3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.25
Laramie Apartment Homes4126 Laramie Lane2BR,1BA$1.23
1914 18th Ave, Unit 31914 18th Ave1BR,1BA$0.89
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis Ave - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
1416 Auburn St, Unit 1416 auburn st1416 Auburn St2BR,1BA$1.18
Creekview Apartments - OPEN HOUSE - 2/15!Newly Renovated 1BR+Washer/dryer1BR,1BA$1.36
***CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES***Upper floor with dishwasher2BR,1BA$1.31
1912 Charles St, Unit 2nd floor1912 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.29
Immaculate 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.33
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Highland Square, Rockford, IL

Ranked #13

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including North Highland Square, Rockford, and the greater Rockford area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Highland Square Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in North Highland Square is Roberts Court which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in North Highland Square costs $1,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Highland 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 6 regular apartments in North Highland 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 Highland Square?

Cheap apartments in North Highland Square have an average cost of $106 which is $1,594 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Highland Square.

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