Cheap Homes for Rent in South Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $900 (6 Rentals)

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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 $858. Beacon Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $881. 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$858
Beacon Hill ApartmentsOrchid1BR,1BA$881
Harrison AveHarrison Ave - 2 Bedroom (No Balcony)2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Rockford, IL

As of July 30, 2025 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 Hamilton | Townhome Model at Pembrook Place Apartments starting at $2,295 with a $1.69 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
Pembrook Place ApartmentsHamilton | Townhome2BR,2BA$1.69
1118 9th Ave, Unit #11118 9th Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
Beacon Hill ApartmentsDahlia Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.80
Harrison AveHarrison Ave - 2 Bedroom (No Balcony)2BR,1BA$1.40
2802 S Main St, Unit #72802 S Main St1BR,1BA$1.04
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks1BR,1BA$1.56
1306 12th St, Unit 13061306 12th St1BR,1BA$1.40
4008 16th Ave, Unit 34008 16th Ave1BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Rockford

What type of rentals are currently available in South Rockford?

There are currently 121 Apartments for Rent in South Rockford, IL with pricing that ranges from $491 to $3,150. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Rockford ranging from $900 to $79,999.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Rockford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Rockford ranges from $900 to $79,999 with an average monthly rent of $10,156.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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