
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Northwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $500 (37 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Northwest Rockford area of Rockford.


1007 Garfield Ave, Unit 4

Roberts Court

Halsted Park Apartments

2417 N Rockton Ave, Unit 2417 N Rockton

Whitestone Manor Apartments

Riverside Apartments

2121 Auburn St, Unit Apt 1E

Riverside Terrace Apartments
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1140 N Church St

1103 Harlem Blvd, Unit 2, upper

Riverside Glen Apartments

319 Albert Ave

Skyrise Apartments

Sun Valley Terrace

Somerset Apartments

Valencia Apartments

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Haskell Park Apartments

914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103

718 N Court St

Mandel Apartments

Windsor Apartments

Carlton Apartments

Hershey Manor Apartments

Kemper Manor Apartments

Main Street Apartments
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3036 La Salle Ave

3023-3031 La Salle Ave

2915 Sherman Ave

2315 Auburn St

Rockford Ridge

Nu-State Apartments

912 Furman St

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4928 N 2nd St, Unit 3

Park Towers Apartments
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Outer Northwest Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Northwest Rockford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Northwest Rockford Studio Apartments | $1,197 | $995 | $1,399 |
| Outer Northwest Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,000 | $600 | $1,699 |
| Outer Northwest Rockford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,327 | $970 | $2,895 |
| Outer Northwest Rockford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $1,199 | $1,700 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Northwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL.
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Cheapest Available Outer Northwest Rockford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Northwest Rockford area of Rockford, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Roberts Court priced from $820. Windsor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Outer Northwest Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Park Towers Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Riverside Apartments | Studio with washer and dryer | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Rockford Ridge | 2BD 1 BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1,124 |
| The Haven at Willow Creek | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northwest Rockford, IL
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Northwest Rockford area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Haven at Willow Creek in the in the North Rock neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Outer Northwest Rockford 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 Northwest Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haven at Willow Creek | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| Rockford Ridge | 2BD 1 BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Riverside Apartments | Studio with washer and dryer | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Park Towers Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 4928 N 2nd St, Unit 3 | 4928 N 2nd St | 1BR,1BA | $6.00 |
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Best Local Schools in Outer Northwest Rockford, Rockford, IL
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Northwest Rockford Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Northwest Rockford?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Northwest Rockford is Roberts Court which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Outer Northwest Rockford costs $1,345.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Northwest 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 1 regular apartments in Outer Northwest Rockford 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 Northwest Rockford?
Cheap apartments in Outer Northwest Rockford have an average cost of $310 which is $1,035 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Northwest Rockford.
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