Cheap Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL from $400 (69 Rentals)

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1029 Spafford Ave

RockfordIL61107

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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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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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Carlton Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Apartments

948 N Main StRockford, IL 61103
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Carthage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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177 Flintridge Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

177 Flintridge Dr

177 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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4682 Trevor Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4682 Trevor Cir

4682 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109
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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 Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Longwood Garden Apartments in the Central Terrace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $718. 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
Longwood Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$718
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$850
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks1BR,1BA$892
4651 GOVERNORS DR1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis 1 Bed1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL

As of March 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Winnebago County area is the $1.10 price per square foot Avalon Model at Harbour East in the in the East Rockford neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Winnebago County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 3428 Harrison Ave starting at $1,500 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Rolling Green 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.
Harbour EastAvalon2BR,2.5BA$1.10
3428 Harrison Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.20
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$0.71
1505 Benton St, Unit 15071505 Benton St2BR,1BA$1.18
Riverside Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Riverside Terrace ApartmentsRiverside Terrace - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.23
1617 12th Ave, Unit upper1617 12th Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
1912 Charles St, Unit 2nd floor1912 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.29
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,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 Rock River Tower listed at $1,399.

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 Rockford Ridge and starts from $1,182.

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