Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Northwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $500 (41 Rentals)

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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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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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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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Rockford Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rockford Ridge

3552 Elm StRockford, IL 61102

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205 River Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

205 River Ln

205 River LnLoves Park, IL 61111
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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 2 Beds unit found at Carlton Apartments priced from $850. Whitestone Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Outer Northwest Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$850
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio,1BA$850
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025
Riverside ApartmentsStudio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1,045
Rockford Ridge2BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1,081
Nu-State Apartments1 BED1BR,1BA$1,340
Riverside Glen Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,350
Rock River TowerLuxury Studio Apartment with River ViewStudio,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northwest Rockford, IL

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Northwest Rockford area is the $0.84 price per square foot 1030 N Church St Model at 1030 N Church St, Unit 1030 N Church st in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Outer Northwest Rockford apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Haven at Willow Creek starting at $1,700 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the North Rock 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.
1030 N Church St, Unit 1030 N Church st1030 N Church St2BR,1BA$0.84
The Haven at Willow Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.38
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$0.71
1913 Douglas St1913 Douglas St2BR,1BA$1.50
Riverside Glen Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Nu-State Apartments1 BED1BR,1BA$1.63
Rockford Ridge2BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.52
Riverside ApartmentsStudio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1.61
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio ,1BA$1.62

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Outer Northwest Rockford, Rockford, IL

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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 Whitestone Manor Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Outer Northwest Rockford costs $1,350.

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 2 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 $317 which is $1,033 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Northwest Rockford.

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