
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Signal Hill Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (44 Rentals)
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Roberts Court

Halsted Park Apartments

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1912 Charles St, Unit 2nd floor

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2912 Charles St, Unit A

1421 Crosby St

Whitestone Manor Apartments

522-524 Lafayette Ave
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1140 N Church St

319 Albert Ave

1103 Harlem Blvd, Unit 2, upper

1623 4th Ave, Unit 2

Water Power Lofts

1911 E State St

Rockford Housing Authority

Skyrise Apartments
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Sun Valley Terrace

Somerset Apartments

Valencia Apartments

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Haskell Park Apartments

Longwood Garden Apartments

Jane Addams Park Apartments

Mandel Apartments
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718 N Court St

914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103

Windsor Apartments

Carlton Apartments

Main Street Apartments

Hershey Manor Apartments

Kemper Manor Apartments

2315 Auburn St
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Midtown Lofts

Luther Center Senior Apartments

314 N Longwood St

Burnham Lofts

Valkommen Plaza

William Brown Lofts

Nu-State Apartments

Carnaby Square Apartments
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301 S Main St

1404 E State St Apartments

705 Corbin St

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4928 N 2nd St, Unit 3
Signal Hill, Rockford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Signal Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Hill Studio Apartments | $1,197 | $995 | $1,399 |
| Signal Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,116 | $600 | $1,699 |
| Signal Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $950 | $2,895 |
| Signal Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $1,199 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Signal Hill Neighborhood of Rockford, IL.
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Cheapest Available Signal Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Signal Hill area of Rockford, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Roberts Court priced from $820. Windsor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Signal Hill apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| 1416 E State St Apartments | 1416 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Signal Hill, IL
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Signal Hill area is the $0.67 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Model at Windsor Apartments in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Signal Hill apartment is the 2 bedroom one bathroom Model at Carlton Apartments starting at $875 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Signal Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| 1416 E State St Apartments | 1416 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| 2912 Charles St, Unit A | 2912 Charles St | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 1912 Charles St, Unit 2nd floor | 1912 Charles St | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 4928 N 2nd St, Unit 3 | 4928 N 2nd St | 1BR,1BA | $6.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Signal Hill Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Signal Hill Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Signal Hill Apartment is $820 at Roberts Court.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Signal Hill Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Signal Hill is starting from $825 at Windsor Apartments.
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