Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Northwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $900 (14 Rentals)

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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 $715. 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$715
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Riverside Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$963
Riverside Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northwest Rockford, IL

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Northwest Rockford area is the $0.71 price per square foot 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Model at Carlton Apartments in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Outer Northwest Rockford apartment is the 1510 School St Model at 1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor starting at $950 with a $0.75 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.
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.71
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor1510 School St3BR,1BA$0.75
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper520 N Horsman St3BR,1BA$0.82
1505 Brown Ave, Unit 15051505 Brown Ave3BR,2BA$1.14
Riverside Glen Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
2807 Glenwood Ave, Unit #12807 Glenwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.79
704 Royal Ave, Unit 704704 Royal Ave2BR,1BA$1.07
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
1226 N Main St, Unit 1226Apt41226 N Main St1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Northwest Rockford

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer Northwest Rockford?

There are currently 121 Apartments for Rent in Outer Northwest Rockford, IL with pricing that ranges from $715 to $2,500. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Northwest Rockford ranging from $900 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer Northwest Rockford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer Northwest Rockford ranges from $900 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,882.

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