Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Rock Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (8 Rentals)

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4003 9th St
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4003 9th St

4003 9th StRockford, IL 61109

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Cheapest Available South Rock Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Rock area of Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority priced from $480. Windsor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable South Rock apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Windsor Apartments3 bedroom 2 bathroom3BR,2BA$600
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Rock, IL

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Rock area is the $0.71 price per square foot 1118 9th Ave Model at 1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $960. The second greatest value South Rock apartment is the 1704 9th St Model at 1704 9th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,500 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the East Rockford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Rock apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1118 9th Ave, Unit #11118 9th Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
1704 9th St, Unit 11704 9th St3BR,1BA$1.33
911 S 3rd St, Unit 91 1 S 3rd St911 S 3rd St3BR,1BA$1.55
1229 S Church St, Unit #21229 S Church St3BR,1BA$1.03
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Harrison AveHarrison Ave - 2 Bedroom (No Balcony)2BR,1BA$1.40
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
2802 S Main St, Unit #72802 S Main St1BR,1BA$1.04
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main 1 Bed Side1BR,1BA$1.58
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Rock, Rockford, IL

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Rockford, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Rock Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Rock?

The cheapest apartment in South Rock is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in South Rock costs $1,399.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Rock?

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 7 regular apartments in South Rock that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Rock?

Cheap apartments in South Rock have an average cost of $164 which is $1,235 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Rock.

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