Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL (201 Rentals)

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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303 S 3rd St, Unit Upstairs
$1,275
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$1,275
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

303 S 3rd St, Unit Upstairs

303 S 3rd StRockford, IL 61104
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property at 1624 13th Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1624 13th Ave

RockfordIL61104

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 1319 12th St

$1,175

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1319 12th St

RockfordIL61104

Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Southwest Rockford, Rockford, IL

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Illinois and customized analysis for Central Rockford, IL. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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Dog or cat owners, listen up! this part of town is now ranked as one of the best submarkets for renting with pets, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Rockford

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Southwest Rockford area of Rockford, IL?

As of today, August 23, 2026, there are currently 201 available Southwest Rockford apartments priced from $800 to $2,695, with an average monthly rent of $1,272.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Rockford Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Rockford ranges from $800 to $1,699 with an average monthly rent of $1,077.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Rockford cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Rockford range from $970 to $2,695. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,323.

How expensive are Southwest Rockford Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 23 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Rockford on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,199 to $1,675 - averaging $1,350 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.