
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL from $400 (80 Rentals)
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Winnebago County, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Winnebago County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Winnebago County Studio Apartments | $1,142 | $777 | $1,559 |
Winnebago County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,046 | $480 | $1,699 |
Winnebago County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $480 | $3,050 |
Winnebago County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $568 | $3,779 |
Winnebago County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $1,350 | $1,575 |
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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. Millbrook Townhomes in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $491. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Winnebago County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
Millbrook Townhomes | A 30 | 2BR,1BA | $491 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Versailles Place Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Beacon Hill Apartments | Primrose - Beacon Hill | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
Whitestone Manor Apartments | 529 N Main Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL
As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Winnebago County area is the $0.87 price per square foot A 3x2.5 Model at Millbrook Townhomes in the in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,263. The second greatest value Winnebago County apartment is the 2021 Anjali Way Model at 2021 Anjali Way, Unit 1 starting at $1,360 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Outer Loves Park Machesney Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Winnebago County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Millbrook Townhomes | A 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.87 |
2021 Anjali Way, Unit 1 | 2021 Anjali Way | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor | 1510 School St | 3BR,1BA | $0.75 |
Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper | 520 N Horsman St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
1229 S Church St, Unit #2 | 1229 S Church St | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Versailles Place Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath balcony | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
4722 Trevor Cir, Unit 1 | 4722 Trevor Cir | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
2908 Charles St, Unit B | 2908 Charles St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Winnebago County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Winnebago County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Winnebago County is at Whitestone Manor Apartments listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Winnebago County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Winnebago County Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Winnebago County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Winnebago County is starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
What is the most affordable Winnebago County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Winnebago County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Millbrook Townhomes and starts from $1,263.
Expert Rental Resources
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