Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Midtown East Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (53 Rentals)

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511 S 2nd St

RockfordIL61104

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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 Bedroom Apartments

CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS

4878 Creekview RdRockford, IL 61108
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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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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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Mandel Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mandel Apartments

838 N Church StRockford, IL 61103
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Crestview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Manor

2319 Eastmoreland AveRockford, IL 61108
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Walden Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walden Woods

5523 Sandhutton CtRockford, IL 61108
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Carthage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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4471 Carthage Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4471 Carthage Dr

4471 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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4703 Turner St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4703 Turner St

4703 Turner StRockford, IL 61107
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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. Windsor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. 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
Windsor Apartments3 bedroom 2 bathroom3BR,2BA$600
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$805
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$825
The ArborsOne Bedroom Cypress1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Midtown East, IL

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Midtown East area is the $0.71 price per square foot 1118 9th Ave Model at 1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $960. The second greatest value Outer Midtown East apartment is the 2 bedroom one bathroom Model at Carlton Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the North Rockford 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.
1118 9th Ave, Unit #11118 9th Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$0.69
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper520 N Horsman St3BR,1BA$0.82
1229 S Church St, Unit #21229 S Church St3BR,1BA$1.03
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.89
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
2908 Charles St, Unit B2908 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.09
2206 8th Ave, Unit #22206 8th Ave1BR,1BA$0.94
2802 S Main St, Unit #72802 S Main St1BR,1BA$1.04
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Outer Midtown East, Rockford, IL

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Among neighborhoods in Rockford, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 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 $1,494.

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 11 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 $235 which is $1,259 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Midtown East.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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