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Rockford Housing Authority
223 S Winnebago StRockford, IL 61102
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (18 Rentals)
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409 9th St
409 9th StRockford, IL 61104
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1016 Haskell Ave, Unit #2
1016 Haskell AveRockford, IL 61103
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Roberts Court
719 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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Longwood Garden Apartments
1055 E State StRockford, IL 61104
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2802 S Main St, Unit #3
2802 S Main StRockford, IL 61102
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1224 N Main St, Unit 1224 Apt 2
1224 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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The Arbors
3936 Eagle DrRockford, IL 61103
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Skyrise Apartments
837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Sun Valley Terrace
3359 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103
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Somerset Apartments
1020 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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718 N Court St
718 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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Valencia Apartments
500-518 Fisher AveRockford, IL 61103
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3304-3356 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103
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914 N Court St, Rockford ILL 61103
914 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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Mandel Apartments
838 N Church StRockford, IL 61103
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Haskell Park Apartments
325 N Church StRockford, IL 61101
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Jane Addams Park Apartments
502 Seminary StRockford, IL 61104
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Southwest Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Rockford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Rockford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $541 | $480 | $725 |
| Southwest Rockford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $480 | $480 | $480 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Rockford Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Rockford area of Rockford, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority priced from $480. Roberts Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Southwest Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Longwood Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $718 |
| Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $835 |
| The Arbors | 1 Bedroom Alpine with Patio | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Rockford, IL
As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Rockford area is the $0.75 price per square foot 1510 School St Model at 1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Southwest Rockford apartment is the 2 bedroom one bathroom Model at Carlton Apartments starting at $835 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor | 1510 School St | 3BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| 1229 S Church St, Unit #2 | 1229 S Church St | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Riverside Glen Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| 1517 Greenwood Ave, Unit 1517 | 1517 Greenwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 1416 Auburn St, Unit 1416 auburn st | 1416 Auburn St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 409 9th St | 409 9th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 1016 Haskell Ave, Unit #2 | 1016 Haskell Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.33 |
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