Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Rockford Neighborhood of Rockford, IL from $800 (10 Rentals)

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1616 13th Ave

RockfordIL61104

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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 $820. 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
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$820
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Rockford, IL

As of June 09, 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 1416 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1416 E State St Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Rolling Green 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
1416 E State St Apartments1416 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
Rockford Ridge2BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.52
Valkommen Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Riverside ApartmentsStudio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1.61
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio ,1BA$1.62
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98
Halsted Park ApartmentsRare Find - Remodeled StudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Rockford

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Rockford?

There are currently 156 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Rockford, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $2,300. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Rockford ranging from $800 to $2,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Rockford ranges from $800 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,587.

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