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Carlton Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Apartments

948 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Beloit Hillcrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beloit Hillcrest

2200 Burton StBeloit, WI 53511
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Windsor Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartment

5400 Windsor RdLoves Park, IL 61111

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Rockton, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rockton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockton, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Roberts Court in the Central Terrace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$770
The Arbors1 Bedroom Cypress1BR,1BA$800
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$835
Large 1 & 2 bedroom apartments with balcony and garage1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975
Water Tower Place1.1 - Affordable1BR,1BA$975
Halsted Park ApartmentsClean and Spacious 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$999
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025
Northgate Apartments LLC2 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom 2nd Floor End Units2BR,1BA$1,025
Riverside Apartments - $500 off first month!Studio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockton, IL and Nearby

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockton area is the $1.10 price per square foot Avalon Model at Harbour East in the in the East Rockford neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Rockton apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Haven at Willow Creek starting at $1,700 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the North Rock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harbour EastAvalon2BR,2.5BA$1.10
The Haven at Willow Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.38
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$0.70
INMAN ESTATES2 Bedroom Upper2BR,1BA$1.16
Gateway Estates Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Lower2BR,1BA$1.34
Riverside Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Northgate Apartments LLC2 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom 2nd Floor End Units2BR,1BA$1.37
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockton Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockton Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rockton is starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

What is the most affordable Rockton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rockton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverside Apartments - $500 off first month! and starts from $1,345.

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