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602 Hillview PlRockford, MI 49341
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Rockford, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rockford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockford, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Meadowcreek Apartments in the Ada Cannon Plainfield neighborhood priced from $950. The Orchards at Four Mile in the North Grand Rapids neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadowcreek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 1st floor1BR,1BA$950
The Orchards at Four Mile1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$985
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,090
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,092

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockford, MI and Nearby

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rockford area is the $1.20 price per square foot Sugar Pine Model at Rolling Pines in the in the North Grand Rapids neighborhood starting from $1,559. The second greatest value Rockford apartment is the CoachellaII Model at The Valley starting at $1,999 with a $1.61 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$1.20
The ValleyCoachellaII3BR,2BA$1.61
Marcell Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.53
Alpine Slopes Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Pine RidgeSpruce Diamond2BR,1BA$1.68
Lamoreaux Farms1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Wyndham HillWindsor1BR,1BA$1.68
Lamberton LakeThe Sandpiper1BR,1BA$1.62
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.43
Meadowcreek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 1st floor1BR,1BA$1.45

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Judy4+ 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 $950 at Meadowcreek Apartments.

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 $1,175 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 The Valley and starts from $1,926.

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