
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Rock Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $500 (21 Rentals)
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Riverside Glen Apartments

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The Haven at Willow Creek
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North Rock, Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Rock?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Rock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $953 | $790 | $1,145 |
North Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,053 | $899 | $1,245 |
North Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $1,099 | $1,650 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Rock Neighborhood of Rockford, IL.
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Cheapest Available North Rock Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Rock area of Rockford, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Arbors priced from $850. Riverside Glen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $963. Here are the most affordable North Rock apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Arbors | One Bedroom Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Riverside Glen Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $963 |
Riverside Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE:: | Studio with washer and dryer | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Riverside Terrace Apartments | Riverside Terrace - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
The Haven at Willow Creek | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Rock, IL
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Rock area is the $1.34 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Haven at Willow Creek in the in the North Rock neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value North Rock apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Riverside Glen Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the North Rock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Rock apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Haven at Willow Creek | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Riverside Glen Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Riverside Terrace Apartments | Riverside Terrace - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Riverside Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE:: | Studio with washer and dryer | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
2857 City View Dr, Unit 3 | 2857 City View Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
The Arbors | One Bedroom Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Rock Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Rock?
The cheapest apartment in North Rock is The Arbors which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in North Rock costs $1,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Rock?
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 4 regular apartments in North Rock 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 Rock?
Cheap apartments in North Rock have an average cost of $486 which is $864 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Rock.
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