
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Midtown East Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (38 Rentals)
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Windsor Apartments

805 N Court St
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Outer Midtown East, Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Midtown East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outer Midtown East Studio Apartments | $1,353 | $625 | $1,799 |
Outer Midtown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,051 | $480 | $1,795 |
Outer Midtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,371 | $480 | $2,500 |
Outer Midtown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $568 | $6,270 |
Outer Midtown East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Midtown East Neighborhood of Rockford, IL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
Windsor Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $600 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Versailles Place Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $805 |
Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
The Arbors | One Bedroom Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Midtown East, IL
As of June 06, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 | 1118 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper | 520 N Horsman St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
1229 S Church St, Unit #2 | 1229 S Church St | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Versailles Place Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
2206 8th Ave, Unit #2 | 2206 8th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
2802 S Main St, Unit #7 | 2802 S Main St | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Midtown East Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Midtown East Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Midtown East Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Midtown East Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Midtown East is starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
What is the most affordable Outer Midtown East Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Outer Midtown East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windsor Apartments and starts from $600.
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