Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River District Rockford, IL from $400 (15 Rentals)

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Skyrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Skyrise Apartments

837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Somerset Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

1020 N Main StRockford, 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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Valencia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Apartments

500-518 Fisher AveRockford, IL 61103
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Mandel Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mandel Apartments

838 N Church StRockford, IL 61103
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River District, Rockford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available River District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River District area of Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority priced from $480. Roberts Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable River District apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio,1BA$850
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis Ave - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River District, IL

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the River District area is the $1.05 price per square foot 102 7th St Model at 102 7th St, Unit 2 in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value River District 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 River District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
102 7th St, Unit 2102 7th St4BR,1BA$1.05
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
1229 S Church St, Unit #21229 S Church St3BR,1BA$1.03
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis Ave - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
1912 Charles St, Unit 2nd floor1912 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.29
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
2802 S Main St, Unit #42802 S Main St2BR,1BA$1.57
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
River District, Rockford, IL

Ranked #38

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the River District Neighborhood in Rockford, IL

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River District is at Whitestone Manor Apartments listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River District Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River District is starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

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