Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $480 (77 Rentals)

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303 S 3rd St, Unit Upstairs
$1,275
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303 S 3rd St, Unit Upstairs

303 S 3rd StRockford, IL 61104
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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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3036 La Salle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3036 La Salle Ave

3036 La Salle AveRockford, IL 61114

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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 Windsor Apartments priced from $825. Carlton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Northwest Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$875
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$970
Park Towers ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Rockford Ridge2BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1,124
Riverside Apartments2 bed/ 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Rockford, IL

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Rockford area is the $0.73 price per square foot 303 S 3rd St Model at 303 S 3rd St, Unit Upstairs in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Northwest Rockford apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Haven at Willow Creek starting at $1,650 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the North Rock 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.
303 S 3rd St, Unit Upstairs303 S 3rd St2BR,1BA$0.73
The Haven at Willow Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.34
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.97
2912 Charles St, Unit A2912 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.19
Rockford Ridge2BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.58
1912 Charles St, Unit 2nd floor1912 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.36
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
1018 Haskell Ave, Unit #11018 Haskell Ave1BR,1BA$1.33

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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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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 Park Towers Apartments which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Northwest Rockford costs $1,199.

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 $305 which is $894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Rockford.

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