Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (27 Rentals)

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1616 13th Ave

RockfordIL61104

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2439 Holmes St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2439 Holmes St

2439 Holmes StRockford, IL 61108
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Crestview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Manor

2319 Eastmoreland AveRockford, IL 61108
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Walden Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walden Woods

5523 Sandhutton CtRockford, IL 61108
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Carthage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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4682 Trevor Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4682 Trevor Cir

4682 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109
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Hampton Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Woods

2665-2670 Lund AveRockford, IL 61109
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2816 Rudeen Close
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2816 Rudeen Close

2816 Rudeen CloseRockford, IL 61108

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4471 Carthage Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4471 Carthage Dr

4471 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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4604 Governors Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4604 Governors Dr

4604 Governors DrRockford, IL 61109
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4210-4212 7th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4210-4212 7th St

4210-4212 7th StRockford, IL 61109
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Forest View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest View Apartments

2020 Forest View RdRockford, IL 61108
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1720 Remington Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1720 Remington Rd

1720 Remington RdRockford, IL 61108
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4714 Trevor Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4714 Trevor Cir

4714 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109

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Millbrook Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Millbrook Townhomes

1754 Millbrook LaneCherry Valley, IL 61016
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Cherryvale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherryvale Apartments

7620-7640 N Cherryvale BlvdCherry Valley, IL 61016

South Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Rockford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Rockford area of Rockford, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Great Oaks Apartments priced from $895. Beacon Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $987. Here are the most affordable South Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks1BR,1BA$895
Beacon Hill ApartmentsPrimrose Deluxe1BR,1BA$987
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave1BR,1BA$995
Harrison AveHarrison Ave - 2 Bedroom (Balcony)2BR,1BA$1,050
Harrison Beach ApartmentsNewly Remodeled 1br/1ba1BR,1BA$1,099
Millbrook TownhomesA 3x2.53BR,2BA$1,263
The HamptonsRidge Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,265
3428 Harrison Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,500
Pembrook PlaceChestnut Two2BR,1BA$1,672

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Rockford, IL

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Rockford area is the $0.87 price per square foot A 3x2.5 Model at Millbrook Townhomes in the in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,263. The second greatest value South Rockford apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 3428 Harrison Ave starting at $1,500 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Rolling Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Millbrook TownhomesA 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$0.87
3428 Harrison Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.20
The HamptonsCourtyard Two Bedroom Two Car Garage2BR,2BA$1.58
Pembrook PlaceLinden2BR,1BA$1.67
Beacon Hill ApartmentsDahlia Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.73
1617 12th Ave, Unit upper1617 12th Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
Harrison AveHarrison Ave - 2 Bedroom (Balcony)2BR,1BA$1.40
Harrison Beach ApartmentsNewly Remodeled 1br/1ba1BR,1BA$1.83
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave1BR,1BA$1.66
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks1BR,1BA$1.63

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Illinois, including Rockford. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Rockford Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in South Rockford is Great Oaks Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in South Rockford costs $1,967.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Rockford?

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

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