Cheap Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL from $400 (68 Rentals)

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409 Hill St, Unit 4
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409 Hill St, Unit 4

409 Hill StRockford, IL 61107
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Millbrook Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Millbrook Townhomes

1754 Millbrook LaneCherry Valley, IL 61016
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Skyrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Skyrise Apartments

837 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Sun Valley Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Valley Terrace

3359 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103
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2439 Holmes St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2439 Holmes St

2439 Holmes StRockford, IL 61108
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Somerset Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

1020 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CREEKVIEW APARTMENTS

4878 Creekview RdRockford, IL 61108
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167 Flintridge Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

167 Flintridge Dr

167 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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Valencia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Apartments

500-518 Fisher AveRockford, IL 61103
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718 N Court St
1 Bedroom Apartments

718 N Court St

718 N Court StRockford, IL 61103
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Mandel Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mandel Apartments

838 N Church StRockford, IL 61103
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Windsor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

902 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Crestview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Manor

2319 Eastmoreland AveRockford, IL 61108
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Walden Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walden Woods

5523 Sandhutton CtRockford, IL 61108
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Carthage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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Carlton Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Apartments

948 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Cheapest Available Winnebago County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Winnebago County, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Versailles Place Apartments in the East Rockford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Winnebago County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$775
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$820
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$875
Creekview Apartments- Upcoming Open Houses!Newly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$995
Windsor Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL

As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Winnebago County area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 4300 Eastridge Dr in the in the East Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Winnebago County 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 Winnebago County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4300 Eastridge Dr3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$0.73
409 Hill St, Unit 4409 Hill St1BR,1BA$0.86
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.86
1725 Remington Rd, Unit Apartment #11725 Remington Rd2BR,1BA$1.10
5905 Walker Ave, Unit #35905 Walker Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26
1623 Parmele St, Unit 1623 Parmele apt 21623 Parmele St2BR,1BA$1.31
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Winnebago County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Winnebago County?

The cheapest apartment in Winnebago County is Rockford Housing Authority which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Winnebago County costs $1,745.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Winnebago County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Winnebago County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Winnebago County?

Cheap apartments in Winnebago County have an average cost of $202 which is $1,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Winnebago County.

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