Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Midtown East Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (114 Rentals)

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property at 4534 Apple Orchard Ln

$1,400

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 29

4534 Apple Orchard Ln

RockfordIL61108
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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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2439 Holmes St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2439 Holmes St

2439 Holmes StRockford, IL 61108
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Somerset Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

1020 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS

4878 Creekview RdRockford, IL 61108
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167 Flintridge Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

167 Flintridge Dr

167 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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Valencia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Apartments

500-518 Fisher AveRockford, IL 61103
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Outer Midtown East, Rockford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Midtown East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Midtown East area of Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority priced from $480. Versailles Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Outer Midtown East apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$775
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$820
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$875
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio,1BA$895
Halsted Park ApartmentsRare Find - Remodeled StudioStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Midtown East, IL

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Midtown East area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 4300 Eastridge Dr in the in the East Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Outer Midtown East 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 Outer Midtown East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4300 Eastridge Dr3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.86
1725 Remington Rd, Unit Apartment #11725 Remington Rd2BR,1BA$1.10
5905 Walker Ave, Unit #35905 Walker Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
1912 Charles St, Unit 2nd floor1912 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.29
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26
1623 Parmele St, Unit 1623 Parmele apt 21623 Parmele St2BR,1BA$1.31
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Rockford. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Midtown East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Midtown East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Midtown East is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Midtown East?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Midtown East is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Outer Midtown East costs $1,487.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Midtown East?

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 2 regular apartments in Outer Midtown East 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 Outer Midtown East?

Cheap apartments in Outer Midtown East have an average cost of $337 which is $1,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Midtown East.

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