Cheap Homes for Rent in Palmwood Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $800 (10 Rentals)

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Palmwood, Rockford, IL Local Guide

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. Creekview Apartments - First Month FREE! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Palmwood apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Creekview Apartments - First Month FREE!Newly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$995
***CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES***Garden2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmwood, IL

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palmwood area is the $1.05 price per square foot 102 7th St Model at 102 7th St, Unit UNIT 2 in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Palmwood apartment is the 1719 Post Ave Model at 1719 Post Ave, Unit Upper starting at $2,695 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Downtown Rockford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palmwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
102 7th St, Unit UNIT 2102 7th St4BR,1BA$1.05
1719 Post Ave, Unit Upper1719 Post Ave2BR,1BA$2.16
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis Ave - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Creekview Apartments - First Month FREE!Newly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
***CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES***Upper floor with dishwasher2BR,1BA$1.31
2908 Charles St, Unit B2908 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.03
1912 Charles St, Unit 2nd floor1912 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.29
1404 E State St Apartments1404 Nook1BR,1BA$1.96
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave1BR,1BA$1.66
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Palmwood, Rockford, IL

Ranked #36

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palmwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Palmwood?

There are currently 110 Apartments for Rent in Palmwood, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $2,695. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Palmwood ranging from $800 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Palmwood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Palmwood ranges from $800 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,359.

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