Cheap Homes for Rent in Northwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $800 (15 Rentals)

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio,1BA$850
Riverside ApartmentsStudio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Rockford, IL

As of September 20, 2025 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 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.
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor1510 School St3BR,1BA$0.75
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper520 N Horsman St3BR,1BA$0.82
1229 S Church St, Unit #21229 S Church St3BR,1BA$1.03
Riverside Glen Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis Ave - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
2908 Charles St, Unit B2908 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.03
1912 Charles St, Unit 2nd floor1912 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.29
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Northwest Rockford, Rockford, IL

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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Rockford

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Rockford?

There are currently 164 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Rockford, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $2,695. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Rockford ranging from $800 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northwest Rockford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest Rockford ranges from $800 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,441.

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