Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Midtown East Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $900 (22 Rentals)

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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. Roberts Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. 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
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$815
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Midtown East, IL

As of July 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Midtown East area is the $0.80 price per square foot 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Model at Carlton Apartments in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,115. The second greatest value Outer Midtown East apartment is the 1118 9th Ave Model at 1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 starting at $960 with a $0.71 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.
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.80
1118 9th Ave, Unit #11118 9th Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
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
2807 Glenwood Ave, Unit #12807 Glenwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.82
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91
2908 Charles St, Unit B2908 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.03
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Midtown East

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer Midtown East?

There are currently 286 Apartments for Rent in Outer Midtown East, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,150. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Midtown East ranging from $900 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer Midtown East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer Midtown East ranges from $900 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,106.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outer Midtown East?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer Midtown East range from $568 to $3,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,475 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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