Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Northwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $500 (36 Rentals)

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Skyrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Skyrise Apartments

837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
Senior Living
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Sun Valley Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Valley Terrace

3359 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103
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Somerset Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

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

Valencia Apartments

500-518 Fisher AveRockford, IL 61103
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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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Mandel Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mandel Apartments

838 N Church StRockford, IL 61103
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Windsor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

902 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Carlton Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Apartments

948 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Main Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Apartments

929-935 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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3036 La Salle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3036 La Salle Ave

3036 La Salle AveRockford, IL 61114

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Rockford Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rockford Ridge

3552 Elm StRockford, IL 61102
property at 2215 Hecker Ave

$1,095

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2215 Hecker Ave

RockfordIL61103
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Nu-State Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nu-State Apartments

119 N Church stRockford, IL 61101
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Outer Northwest Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$820
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
529 N Main St529 N Main StudioStudio,1BA$850
Halsted Park ApartmentsRare Find - Remodeled StudioStudio,1BA$899
Park Towers ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Riverside ApartmentsStudio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1,045
Rockford Ridge2BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1,081
The Haven at Willow Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northwest Rockford, IL

As of June 11, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Haven at Willow Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.38
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Rockford Ridge2BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.52
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Riverside ApartmentsStudio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1.61
Park Towers ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
529 N Main St529 N Main StudioStudio ,1BA$1.62
Halsted Park ApartmentsRare Find - Remodeled StudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Northwest Rockford, Rockford, IL

Ranked #18

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,350.

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 $349 which is $1,001 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Northwest Rockford.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.