Cheap Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL from $400 (65 Rentals)

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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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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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Hampton Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Woods

2665-2670 Lund AveRockford, IL 61109
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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 Millbrook Townhomes in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood priced from $491. 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
Millbrook TownhomesC2BR,1BA$491
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$775
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$875
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$970
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks1BR,1BA$981
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Winnebago County area is the $0.73 price per square foot 303 S 3rd St Model at 303 S 3rd St, Unit Upstairs in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Winnebago County apartment is the Brighton Model at Harbour East starting at $1,800 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the East Rockford 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.
303 S 3rd St, Unit Upstairs303 S 3rd St2BR,1BA$0.73
Harbour EastBrighton2BR,2BA$1.13
718 Medford Dr, Unit 718 Medford Dr718 Medford Dr3BR,2BA$1.24
Millbrook TownhomesC2BR,1.5BA$0.36
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Riverside Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
2912 Charles St, Unit A2912 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.19

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 Versailles Place Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Winnebago County costs $1,287.

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 3 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 $209 which is $1,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Winnebago County.

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