Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $400 (53 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1616 13th Ave

RockfordIL61104

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Skyrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Skyrise Apartments

837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Sun Valley Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Valley Terrace

3359 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103
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Somerset Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

1020 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Valencia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Apartments

500-518 Fisher AveRockford, IL 61103
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Mandel Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mandel Apartments

838 N Church StRockford, IL 61103
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718 N Court St
1 Bedroom Apartments

718 N Court St

718 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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Windsor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

902 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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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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Main Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Apartments

929-935 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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4205 8th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4205 8th St

4205 8th StRockford, IL 61109
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4003 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4003 9th St

4003 9th StRockford, IL 61109
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Rockford Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rockford Ridge

3552 Elm StRockford, IL 61102
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Midtown Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Lofts

401-413 7th StRockford, IL 61104
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Burnham Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnham Lofts

202-206 W State StRockford, IL 61101
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Southwest Rockford, Rockford, IL Local Guide

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. Longwood Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $718. Here are the most affordable Southwest Rockford apartments for rent in Rockford, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Longwood Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$718
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio,1BA$850
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$970
Riverside Apartments-Open House 5/26 & 5/30!Studio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1,045
Rockford Ridge2BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1,081
Luther Center Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100
1416 E State St Apartments1416 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Rockford, IL

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Rockford area is the $0.67 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Model at Windsor Apartments in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Southwest Rockford apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Roberts Court starting at $970 with a $0.97 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.97
1416 E State St Apartments1416 2 Bed 2 Bath w/ Shower2BR,2BA$1.76
1617 12th Ave, Unit upper1617 12th Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
Rockford Ridge2BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.52
Luther Center Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.57
Riverside Apartments-Open House 5/26 & 5/30!Studio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1.61
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio ,1BA$1.62
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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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

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Rockford. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Rockford Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Rockford?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Rockford is under $1,395.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Rockford is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Southwest Rockford costs $1,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 10 regular apartments in Southwest Rockford 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 Southwest Rockford?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Rockford have an average cost of $283 which is $1,067 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Rockford.

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