Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Southwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (13 Rentals)

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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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Burnham Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnham Lofts

202-206 W State StRockford, IL 61101
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William Brown Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

William Brown Lofts

226 S Main StRockford, IL 61101
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301 S Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

301 S Main St

301 S Main StRockford, IL 61101
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2305 School St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2305 School St

2305 School StRockford, IL 61101
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CA Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CA Flats

327 W Jefferson StRockford, IL 61102
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Rockford Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rockford Ridge

3552 Elm StRockford, IL 61102
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Blackhawk Courts
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Blackhawk Courts

338 15th AveRockford, IL 61104

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Cheapest Available Outer Central Southwest Rockford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Central Southwest 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 Outer Central Southwest 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
Rockford Ridge2BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1,081

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Southwest Rockford, IL

As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Central Southwest 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 Outer Central Southwest Rockford apartment is the 1229 S Church St Model at 1229 S Church St, Unit #2 starting at $1,125 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Central Southwest 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
1229 S Church St, Unit #21229 S Church St3BR,1BA$1.03
Rockford Ridge2BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.52
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Central Southwest Rockford Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Central Southwest Rockford?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Central Southwest Rockford is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Outer Central Southwest Rockford costs $1,037.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Central Southwest 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 7 regular apartments in Outer Central Southwest Rockford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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