Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River District Rockford, IL from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Skyrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Skyrise Apartments

837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
Senior Living
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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
1404 E State St Apartments1404 State Side1BR,1BA$1,195
Nu-State ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River District, IL

As of November 16, 2025 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 520 N Horsman St Model at 520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper starting at $950 with a $0.82 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.
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor1510 School St3BR,1BA$0.75
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper520 N Horsman St3BR,1BA$0.82
1229 S Church St, Unit #21229 S Church St3BR,1BA$1.03
1407 7th Ave, Unit 1 down1407 7th Ave1BR,1BA$0.80
1416 E State St Apartments1416 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
1912 Charles St, Unit 2nd floor1912 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.29
1404 E State St Apartments1404 Nook1BR,1BA$1.96
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
2802 S Main St, Unit 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 #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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