Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Highland Square Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $500 (61 Rentals)

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1616 13th Ave

RockfordIL61104

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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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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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718 N Court St
1 Bedroom Apartments

718 N Court St

718 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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Mandel Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mandel Apartments

838 N Church 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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Crestview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Manor

2319 Eastmoreland AveRockford, IL 61108
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177 Flintridge Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

177 Flintridge Dr

177 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107

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4424 Eastridge Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

4424 Eastridge Dr

4424 Eastridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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4703 Turner St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4703 Turner St

4703 Turner StRockford, IL 61107
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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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Ridgeview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgeview Apartments

331-335 Ridgeview AveRockford, IL 61107
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130 Flintridge Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

130 Flintridge Dr

130 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107

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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 Longwood Garden Apartments priced from $718. Windsor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable North Highland Square apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Longwood Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$718
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio,1BA$850
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave1BR,1BA$895
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis 1 Bed1BR,1BA$950
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$970
Creekview Apartments-5/24 & 5/30 Open House!Newly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$995
**CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES**Garden2BR,1BA$1,000
Luther Center Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Highland Square, IL

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Highland 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 Highland Square apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Roberts Court starting at $970 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Central Terrace 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.
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.97
1416 E State St Apartments1416 2 Bed 2 Bath w/ Shower2BR,2BA$1.76
Creekview Apartments-5/24 & 5/30 Open House!Newly Renovated 1BR+Washer/dryer1BR,1BA$1.36
**CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES**Upper floor with dishwasher2BR,1BA$1.31
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.23
1617 12th Ave, Unit upper1617 12th Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
Luther Center Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.57
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave1BR,1BA$1.49
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio ,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Highland Square, Rockford, IL

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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 Longwood Garden Apartments which is listed at $718, while the average apartment in North Highland Square costs $1,250.

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 5 regular apartments in North Highland Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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