Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockton, IL from $400 (39 Rentals)

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5597 Andrews Dr
$1,000 - $1,100
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5597 Andrews Dr

5597 Andrews DrRoscoe, IL 61073
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Hawks Ridge Apartments
$1,225 - $1,545
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Hawks Ridge Apartments

1750 Gateway BlvdBeloit, WI 53511
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Rockford Housing Authority
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockford Housing Authority

223 S Winnebago StRockford, IL 61102
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Windsor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

902 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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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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3036 La Salle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3036 La Salle Ave

3036 La Salle AveRockford, IL 61114

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Cheapest Available Rockton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockton, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Roberts Court in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $820. Windsor Apartments in the Central Terrace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$820
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$875
Windsor Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Park Towers ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Water Tower Place2.1 - Affordable2BR,1BA$1,195
Maple Creek2 Bedroom Upper2BR,1BA$1,199
Hawks Ridge ApartmentsBayview1BR,1BA$1,225
Cleora Apartments LLC2 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom 2nd Floor 1926 Building2BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockton, IL and Nearby

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockton area is the $1.13 price per square foot Brighton Model at Harbour East in the in the East Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Rockton apartment is the Luxury 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with River view Model at Rock River Tower Apartments starting at $2,300 with a $1.64 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harbour EastBrighton2BR,2BA$1.13
Rock River Tower ApartmentsLuxury 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with River view2BR,2BA$1.64
The Haven at Willow Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.38
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Water Tower Place2.1 - Affordable2BR,1BA$1.24
5597 Andrews Dr5597 Andrews Dr2BR,1BA$1.22
Hawks Ridge ApartmentsBayview1BR,1BA$1.42
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Windsor Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66

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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 $820 at Roberts Court.

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 $825 at Windsor Apartments.

What is the most affordable Rockton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rockton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hawks Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,525.

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