
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockton, IL from $400 (64 Rentals)
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The Arbors

Roberts Court

920 ON PARK

Colony Court Apartments LLC

Whitestone Manor Apartments

Halsted Park Apartments

Grand Avenue Apartments

Water Tower Place

Prairie Village Apartments
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Cleora Apartments LLC

Windsor Apartment

Park Towers Apartments

Northgate Apartments LLC

Riverside Apartments- Upcoming Open Houses!

Riverside Terrace Apartments

Riverside Glen Apartments

Renn Hart Hills

Maple Creek

BURTON RIDGE
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Hawks Ridge Apartments

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Rock Valley Apartments

INMAN ESTATES

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The Lofts at Hawks Ridge

14159 Talcott Dr

Arrowhead Pointe Apartments

ELM GROVE ESTATES

Rock River Tower Apartments

Gateway Estates
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10223 Monarch Rd

Havenwood Pointe Apartments

Wright & Wagner Lofts

The Gardens on Prairie Rose

Forest Glen Apartments

Hilton Apartments

10296 Metalmark Ln, Unit 3

Phoenix Apartments

Windsor Apartments

Carlton Apartments
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6014-6066 Boxwood Dr

Beloit Hillcrest

3036 La Salle Ave

3023-3031 La Salle Ave

2915 Sherman Ave

912 Furman St

205 River Ln

Oxford Commons

1425 Evans Ave

1823 Overdene Ave
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Rockton, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockton Studio Apartments | $1,127 | $895 | $1,467 |
| Rockton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $480 | $2,925 |
| Rockton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,425 | $480 | $3,050 |
| Rockton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $1,199 | $2,695 |
| Rockton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $2,065 | $2,065 |
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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 $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Whitestone Manor Apartments | 529 N Main Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Halsted Park Apartments | Rare Find - Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Windsor Apartment | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Park Towers Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Riverside Apartments- Upcoming Open Houses! | Studio with washer and dryer | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Water Tower Place | 2.1 - Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockton, IL and Nearby
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockton area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Haven at Willow Creek in the in the North Rock neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Rockton apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Model at Windsor Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haven at Willow Creek | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| Water Tower Place | 2.1 - Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Hawks Ridge Apartments | Bayview | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Lofts at Hawks Ridge | Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Riverside Apartments- Upcoming Open Houses! | Studio with washer and dryer | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Windsor Apartment | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,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- Upcoming Open Houses! and starts from $1,345.
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