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

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Sun Valley Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Valley Terrace

3359 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103
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4321 Lori Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4321 Lori Dr

4321 Lori DrRockford, IL 61114
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Overdene Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Overdene Apartments

1603 Overdene AveRockford, IL 61103
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Conklin Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Conklin Apartments

2525 Conklin DrRockford, IL 61101
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1151 Minns Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1151 Minns Dr

1151 Minns DrMachesney Park, IL 61115
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531-535 Pearl Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

531-535 Pearl Ave

531-535 Pearl AveLoves Park, IL 61111
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961 Minns Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

961 Minns Dr

961 Minns DrMachesney Park, IL 61115

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North Rock, Rockford, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ArborsOne Bedroom Cypress1BR,1BA$850
Riverside Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$963
Riverside Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE::Studio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1,045
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,125
The Haven at Willow Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Haven at Willow Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.34
Riverside Glen Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Riverside Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE::Studio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1.61
2857 City View Dr, Unit 32857 City View Dr1BR,1BA$1.44
The ArborsOne Bedroom Cypress1BR,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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