Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (60 Rentals)

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Skyrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Skyrise Apartments

837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Sun Valley Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Valley Terrace

3359 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103
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Somerset Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

1020 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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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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Main Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Apartments

929-935 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Rockford Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rockford Ridge

3552 Elm StRockford, IL 61102
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Midtown Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Lofts

401-413 7th StRockford, IL 61104
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Northwest Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Rockford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Rockford area of Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority priced from $480. Longwood Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $718. Here are the most affordable Northwest Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Longwood Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$718
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio,1BA$850
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis 1 Bed1BR,1BA$950
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$970
Park Towers ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Riverside Apartments-Open House 5/26 & 5/30!Studio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1,045
Rockford Ridge2BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1,081

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Rockford, IL

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Rockford area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Haven at Willow Creek in the in the North Rock neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Northwest Rockford apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Model at Windsor Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Haven at Willow Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.38
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.23
1617 12th Ave, Unit upper1617 12th Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
Rockford Ridge2BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.52
Luther Center Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.57
Riverside Apartments-Open House 5/26 & 5/30!Studio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1.61
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio ,1BA$1.62
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Illinois, including Rockford. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Rockford Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Rockford?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Rockford is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Northwest Rockford costs $1,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Rockford?

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 11 regular apartments in Northwest Rockford 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 Northwest Rockford?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Rockford have an average cost of $263 which is $1,087 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Rockford.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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