
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palmwood Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (10 Rentals)
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Palmwood, Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palmwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Palmwood Studio Apartments | $1,150 | $1,150 | $1,150 |
Palmwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,031 | $480 | $1,575 |
Palmwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $480 | $2,385 |
Palmwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,742 | $1,100 | $3,150 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Palmwood Neighborhood of Rockford, IL.
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Cheapest Available Palmwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palmwood area of Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority priced from $480. Windsor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Palmwood apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
Windsor Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $600 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmwood, IL
As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palmwood area is the $1.10 price per square foot Avalon Model at Harbour East in the in the East Rockford neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Palmwood apartment is the 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Model at Carlton Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the North Rockford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palmwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Harbour East | Avalon | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.10 |
Carlton Apartments | 3 bedroom 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 | 1118 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
Lakeland Apartments | 2br/1bth with Washer & Dryer | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Versailles Place Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Creekview Apartments | Newly Renovated 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
2908 Charles St, Unit B | 2908 Charles St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePalmwood, Rockford, IL
Ranked #8
Among neighborhoods in Rockford, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Palmwood, Rockford, IL
Maud E Johnson Elementary School
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Getting Around the Palmwood Neighborhood in Rockford, IL
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palmwood Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palmwood?
The cheapest apartment in Palmwood is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Palmwood costs $1,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Palmwood?
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 7 regular apartments in Palmwood 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 Palmwood?
Cheap apartments in Palmwood have an average cost of $162 which is $1,333 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palmwood.
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