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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Rock?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Rock Studio Apartments | $1,399 | $1,399 | $1,399 |
South Rock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,040 | $480 | $1,775 |
South Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $480 | $2,500 |
South Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $1,125 | $1,860 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
Windsor Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $600 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1118 9th Ave, Unit #1 | 1118 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
1704 9th St, Unit 1 | 1704 9th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
911 S 3rd St, Unit 91 1 S 3rd St | 911 S 3rd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.55 |
1229 S Church St, Unit #2 | 1229 S Church St | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Windsor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Harrison Ave | Harrison Ave - 2 Bedroom (No Balcony) | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
2802 S Main St, Unit #7 | 2802 S Main St | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Whitestone Manor Apartments | 529 N Main 1 Bed Side | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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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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