Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockford, MI from $975 (51 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 3, 2027

6542 Bella Vista Dr NE

RockfordMI49341
property at 46 W Division St NE

$1,449

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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46 W Division St NE

RockfordMI49341
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Hillview Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillview Apartments

602 Hillview PlRockford, MI 49341
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Orchard Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Place

1901 Dawson Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49505
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Rockford, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rockford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockford, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes in the Cheshire neighborhood priced from $1,015. Meadowcreek Apartments in the Ada Cannon Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,015
Meadowcreek Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath 2nd Floor3BR,1BA$1,025
Northview Harbor - Grand Rapids, MIHarbor Light1BR,1BA$1,049
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,100
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,117
York Creek Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 660 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,123
Royal Glen1x11BR,1BA$1,175
The ValleyCentral1BR,1BA$1,258
Central Park PlaceMadison1BR,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockford, MI

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockford area is the $1.27 price per square foot Sugar Pine Model at Rolling Pines in the in the North Grand Rapids neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value Rockford apartment is the Two Bedroom Bath and Half Model at Westgate Village Townhouses starting at $1,650 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the North Grand Rapids neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rolling PinesSugar Pine2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Westgate Village TownhousesTwo Bedroom Bath and Half2BR,1BA$1.27
Alpine Slopes Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Beckwith Place ApartmentsRothbury2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Lamberton LakeThe Heron2BR,1BA$1.48
Meadowcreek Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath 2nd Floor3BR,1BA$1.05
Churchill Place ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.67
Wyndham HillWindsor1BR,1BA$1.70
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.45
The ValleyCentral1BR,1BA$1.69

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Judy • 4+ years in Rockford

February 25, 2025

M. I'm not ready to die yet but I am an older adult *widow (my parents lived their final years in the Towers and loved it and I would like to do the same. I lived the first 20 years of my life in Rockford. I'm in a very nice retirement home in Battle Creek now,, but it's just not "home" and I'm ready to come home.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockford Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockford Apartment is $1,015 at Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rockford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rockford is starting from $1,185 at Oakview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rockford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowcreek Apartments and starts from $1,025.

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