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Shirland, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shirland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shirland, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Windsor Apartments in the North Rockford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shirland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Windsor Apartments3 bedroom 2 bathroom3BR,2BA$600
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$825
The ArborsOne Bedroom Cypress1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirland, IL and Nearby

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shirland area is the $0.69 price per square foot 2 bedroom one bathroom Model at Carlton Apartments in the in the North Rockford neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Shirland apartment is the The Sue Model at Rock Valley Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Summerfield Commons neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shirland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$0.69
Rock Valley ApartmentsThe Sue2BR,2BA$1.37
Riverside Glen Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
920 ON PARK2 Bedroom Style D2BR,1BA$1.24
Hawks Ridge ApartmentsBayview1BR,1BA$1.36
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Prairie Village Apartments2 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.21
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shirland

What type of rentals are currently available in Shirland?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Shirland, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,050. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shirland ranging from $900 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shirland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shirland ranges from $900 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,514.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shirland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shirland range from $950 to $1,910, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,475 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,960.

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