
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River District Rockford, IL from $400 (15 Rentals)
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1016 Haskell Ave, Unit #2

Roberts Court

Longwood Garden Apartments

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2802 S Main St, Unit #3
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1224 N Main St, Unit 1224 Apt 2

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1914 18th Ave, Unit 3

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914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103

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River District, Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River District Studio Apartments | $1,148 | $850 | $1,399 |
| River District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $989 | $480 | $1,699 |
| River District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,270 | $480 | $2,500 |
| River District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $950 | $1,700 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River District Neighborhood of Rockford, IL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Longwood Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $718 |
| Carnaby Square Apartments | St Louis 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 1404 E State St Apartments | 1404 State Side | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River District, IL
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the River District area is the $0.75 price per square foot 1510 School St Model at 1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value River District apartment is the 1719 Post Ave Model at 1719 Post Ave, Unit Upper starting at $2,195 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Downtown Rockford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor | 1510 School St | 3BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 1719 Post Ave, Unit Upper | 1719 Post Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 1229 S Church St, Unit #2 | 1229 S Church St | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 1914 18th Ave, Unit 3 | 1914 18th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Carnaby Square Apartments | St Louis Ave - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 1416 Auburn St, Unit 1416 auburn st | 1416 Auburn St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 1912 Charles St, Unit 2nd floor | 1912 Charles St | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Luther Center Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 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 LifestyleRiver District, Rockford, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River District Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River District?
The cheapest apartment in River District is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in River District costs $1,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River District?
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 11 regular apartments in River District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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