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property at 712 King St

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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712 King St

RockfordIL61103
property at 1428 Sherman Ave

$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1428 Sherman Ave

RockfordIL61101

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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. Roberts Court in the Central Terrace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. 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
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Longwood Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$718
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$875
The Arbors1 Bedroom Alpine with Patio1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL

As of February 16, 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 Woods Three Bedroom Attached Garage Model at The Hamptons starting at $2,010 with a $1.18 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
The HamptonsWoods Three Bedroom Attached Garage3BR,2BA$1.18
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor1510 School St3BR,1BA$0.75
1030 N Church St, Unit 1030 N Church st1030 N Church St2BR,1BA$0.80
1229 S Church St, Unit #21229 S Church St3BR,1BA$1.03
1914 18th Ave, Unit 31914 18th Ave1BR,1BA$0.89
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
1416 Auburn St, Unit 1416 auburn st1416 Auburn St2BR,1BA$1.18
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Winnebago County

What type of rentals are currently available in Winnebago County?

There are currently 399 Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $4,085. There are also 104 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Winnebago County ranging from $400 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Winnebago County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Winnebago County ranges from $400 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,582.

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