Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer South Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (42 Rentals)

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property at 5260 Silver Dawn Ln

$850

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 27

5260 Silver Dawn Ln

RockfordIL61109

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6610 Carman Dr, Unit 1
$1,150
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

6610 Carman Dr, Unit 1

6610 Carman DrRockford, IL 61108
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2439 Holmes St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2439 Holmes St

2439 Holmes StRockford, IL 61108
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Crestview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Manor

2319 Eastmoreland AveRockford, IL 61108
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Walden Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walden Woods

5523 Sandhutton CtRockford, IL 61108
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Carthage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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Hampton Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Woods

2665-2670 Lund AveRockford, IL 61109
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2816 Rudeen Close
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2816 Rudeen Close

2816 Rudeen CloseRockford, IL 61108
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4471 Carthage Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4471 Carthage Dr

4471 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109

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4604 Governors Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4604 Governors Dr

4604 Governors DrRockford, IL 61109
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4651 Governors Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4651 Governors Dr

4651 Governors DrRockford, IL 61109
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4210-4212 7th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4210-4212 7th St

4210-4212 7th StRockford, IL 61109
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4714 Trevor Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4714 Trevor Cir

4714 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109
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4710 Trevor Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4710 Trevor Cir

4710 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109
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Forest View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest View Apartments

2020 Forest View RdRockford, IL 61108
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4551 Governors Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4551 Governors Dr

4551 Governors DrRockford, IL 61109
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4205 8th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4205 8th St

4205 8th StRockford, IL 61109

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4003 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4003 9th St

4003 9th StRockford, IL 61109
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4536 Trevor Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4536 Trevor Cir

4536 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109
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4682 Trevor Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4682 Trevor Cir

4682 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109
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1720 Remington Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1720 Remington Rd

1720 Remington RdRockford, IL 61108
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Apple Orchard Townhomes
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apple Orchard Townhomes

4555-4568 Apple Orchard LnRockford, IL 61108
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Millbrook Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Millbrook Townhomes

1754 Millbrook LaneCherry Valley, IL 61016
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Cherryvale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherryvale Apartments

7620-7640 N Cherryvale BlvdCherry Valley, IL 61016
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Outer South Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer South Rockford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer South Rockford area of Rockford, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Great Oaks Apartments priced from $977. Beacon Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,216. Here are the most affordable Outer South Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks1BR,1BA$977
Beacon Hill ApartmentsBluebell1BR,1BA$1,216
Harrison Beach ApartmentsSpacious Newly Renovated 2b/1b2BR,1BA$1,299
Pembrook PlaceChestnut Apartment1BR,1BA$1,745
3428 Harrison Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer South Rockford, IL

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer South Rockford area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 3428 Harrison Ave in the in the Rolling Green neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Outer South Rockford apartment is the Chestnut Apartment Model at Pembrook Place starting at $1,745 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Rolling Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer South Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3428 Harrison Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.64
Pembrook PlaceChestnut Apartment1BR,1BA$1.63
1725 Remington Rd, Unit Apartment #11725 Remington Rd2BR,1BA$1.10
6840 Harrison Ave, Unit 6840 harrison avenue6840 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
Harrison Beach ApartmentsSpacious Newly Renovated 2b/1b2BR,1BA$1.62
Beacon Hill ApartmentsBluebell1BR,1BA$1.67
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks1BR,1BA$1.78

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Outer South Rockford, Rockford, and the greater Rockford area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer South Rockford Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer South Rockford?

The cheapest apartment in Outer South Rockford is Great Oaks Apartments which is listed at $977, while the average apartment in Outer South Rockford costs $1,953.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer South 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 South Rockford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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