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223 S Winnebago StRockford, IL 61102
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (18 Rentals)
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409 9th St
409 9th StRockford, IL 61104
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1016 Haskell Ave, Unit #2
1016 Haskell AveRockford, IL 61103
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Roberts Court
719 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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Longwood Garden Apartments
1055 E State StRockford, IL 61104
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1224 N Main St, Unit 1224 Apt 2
1224 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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The Arbors
3936 Eagle DrRockford, IL 61103
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Skyrise Apartments
837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Valley View Senior Apartments
3303 E State StRockford, IL 61108
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Sun Valley Terrace
3359 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103
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Somerset Apartments
1020 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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718 N Court St
718 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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Valencia Apartments
500-518 Fisher AveRockford, IL 61103
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3304-3356 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103
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838 N Church StRockford, IL 61103
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914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103
914 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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Haskell Park Apartments
325 N Church StRockford, IL 61101
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Jane Addams Park Apartments
502 Seminary StRockford, IL 61104
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Northwest Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Rockford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Rockford Studio Apartments | $1,011 | $600 | $1,399 |
| Northwest Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $973 | $480 | $1,699 |
| Northwest Rockford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,228 | $480 | $2,500 |
| Northwest Rockford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $950 | $1,850 |
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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. Roberts Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Northwest Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Longwood Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $718 |
| Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $835 |
| The Arbors | 1 Bedroom Alpine with Patio | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Rockford, IL
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Rockford area is the $0.75 price per square foot 1510 School St Model at 1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Northwest Rockford apartment is the 2 bedroom one bathroom Model at Carlton Apartments starting at $835 with a $0.70 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor | 1510 School St | 3BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| 1229 S Church St, Unit #2 | 1229 S Church St | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Riverside Glen Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| 1517 Greenwood Ave, Unit 1517 | 1517 Greenwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Carnaby Square Apartments | St Louis Ave - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 1416 Auburn St, Unit 1416 auburn st | 1416 Auburn St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 409 9th St | 409 9th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Rockford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Rockford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Rockford is under $950.
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 $1,700.
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 15 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 $204 which is $1,496 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Rockford.
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