Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (63 Rentals)

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409 Hill St, Unit 4
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409 Hill St, Unit 4

409 Hill StRockford, IL 61107
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Rockford Housing Authority
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockford Housing Authority

223 S Winnebago StRockford, IL 61102
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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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Carlton Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Apartments

948 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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3036 La Salle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3036 La Salle Ave

3036 La Salle AveRockford, IL 61114
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Midtown Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Lofts

401-413 7th StRockford, IL 61104
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Rockford Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rockford Ridge

3552 Elm StRockford, IL 61102

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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 1 Bed unit found at Roberts Court priced from $820. Windsor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Northwest Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$820
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$875
Park Towers ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Riverside ApartmentsStudio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1,045
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,095
Rockford Ridge2BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1,124

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Rockford, IL

As of July 10, 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
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$0.73
409 Hill St, Unit 4409 Hill St1BR,1BA$0.86
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.41
Rockford Ridge2BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.58
1912 Charles St, Unit 2nd floor1912 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.36
Valkommen Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Riverside ApartmentsStudio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1.61

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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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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 Roberts Court which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Northwest Rockford costs $1,345.

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 1 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 $281 which is $1,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Rockford.

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